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This painting portrays physical elements of Martu Country, such as the dominant tali (sandhills), warta (trees, vegetation), and water sources. Rock holes, waterholes, soaks and springs were all extremely important sites for Martu people during the pujiman (nomadic bush) era, with many important jukurrpa (dreamtime stories) chronicling the creation of these landmarks. In the past the Martu lived nomadically, moving from water source to water source, and hunting and gathering bush tucker as they went. They would traverse very large distances annually, visiting specific areas in the dry and wet season depending on the availability of water. As they travelled and hunted they would also burn areas of country creating a larger diversity of plant and animal life.

Name: Leon Cutter


Community: Parnngurr


Biography:

Leon was born in the King Edwards Hospital in Perth. He grew up in Wiluna, Cue and Meekatharra. He moved to Parnngurr Community in April 2013. He has been painting there and doing some work for the Ranger team. Before moving to Parnngurr he painted in Sandstone. 


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