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Jamparri

Jamparri is a yinta (permanent spring) located yapurra (west) of Karlamilyi River (Rudall River) and ngaparti (south) of Yaralalu waterhole. Both areas are known as good hunting sites. The Karlamilyi River and its surrounds were created by the Jila Kujarra (Two Snakes) as they journeyed north east to Nyayartakujarra (Lake Dora).

Jila Kujarra is one of the key Jukurrpa (Dreaming) narratives for the Martu. Though the story belongs to Warnman people, it is shared across the Western Desert with several other language groups. The narrative centres on the travels of two snakes as they are pursued by the Niminjarra, spiritual ancestors of the Warnman people.

Name: Mayika Chapman


Language: Manyjilyjarra


Community: Parnngurr


Biography:

I am a Warnman and Manyjilyjarra. Father side is Warnman. Mothers side is Manyjilyjarra. I grew up in Parnngurr, now I live in Parnngurr but also different places in the Pilbara. I am originally from Punmu but moved and grew up in Parnnngurr. Painting makes me calm and relax. Painting makes you feel good, makes you feel good and do good things for others. Painting makes you good, your mind. It Makes you relaxed. 


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