Jartuti is a water source located close to Parnngurr Aboriginal Community (otherwise known as Cotton Creek). The site is near to the home of the jangara (cannibal devil), spiritual beings from the Jukurrpa (Dreaming) era.
Name: Julie-Anne Thomas
Language: Manyjilyjarra
Community: Punmu
Biography:
I grew up in Punmu, went to school here. Watching everyone paints makes me interested. I'm a ranger with Kj, My Mum Christine Thomas and my Dad Jason Tinker paint with Martumili. My Grandmother Debra Thomas also paints with Martumili.
3 Pools “It’s north of here. It might be Nyiyaparli country but we’re caretakers. I haven’t been out for a long time. It’s painted from memory. It’s a beautiful swimming spot, good for a BBQ Read more…
Pitu (Separation Well) “I paint Pitu because my father come[s] from Pitu and all the rest of the family, they belong to there. Family hear the stories all the time from Jakayu [Biljabu]. It’s their connection Read more…
