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Minyma Kutjara

There are many stories about the Minyma Kutjara [Two Sisters]. The Minyma Mingkiri are collecting bush foods together when the Minyma Kutjara decide to go travelling. They travel to several water sources to the north and east. They keep going until they get to a waterhole. They come across a man sleeping. They hit him over the head with their wana [digging stick] and knock him unconscious. Then they tie him up, and continue on towards Alice Springs, carrying him between them. They sing and dance sacred women’s stories all the way. They leave him at Stuart’s Well, and continue on to Alice Springs to meet up with a large group of women.

Categories: Tangentyere Artists

Name: Rosequinne 'Oki' Nuggett

Language: Pitjantjatjara

Community: Alice Springs

Biography:

Rosequinne was born at Areyonga, the adoptive home of her parents. Her father's father was Ngaanyatjarra and their country was the Warburton Ranges (Milyirrtjarra), where Rosequinne still has some family living. Her father moved to Pipalyatjara and then north to Utju (Areyonga).. Her mother was Pitjantjatjara from Mutitjulu and then she moved to Areyonga. Rosequinne has painted all her life, as she moved between Areyonga and Alice Springs. She has painted at the Areyonga Art Centre when it operated.

Rosequinne has lived at Karnte Town Camp with other former Areyonga Community members, who now live in Alice Springs. She has since moved to hostel accommodation in Alice Springs, but still visits family whenever she can back at Karnte Camp. She explains 'I enjoy painting and participating in activities at the Community Centre.' 

 

 

 

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