Mangkaja Arts

Kirriwirri Waterhole’s Kirriwirri waterhole this is from my mother and fathers conutry it’s south from here, way in the desert my families lived here many years ago and live off this land.

Kuri-warti Murtikjarra linjalangu Waterhole’s Kuri-warti jila (top)my mothers and fathers proper country right out in the desert tali (sandhill) country. Murtikujarra jila (middle-known as two knee) and linjalangu jila, .The green represent  yuka (grass).

My mother’s country This painting is all about three jumu that way out in the desert my country

Yimirri This jila ngapa (living spring) is right in the middle of a warla (lake), when we come from a long way Jilji (sandhill) side, we look at that jila Yimirri and we can see that water rise up. That snake (ancestral spirit snake) been seen us walking, we sing Read more…

Warnti Japirnka Nyulinyul Waterhole’s These waterholes are right out in my country. The top one is Warnti, Japirnka jila, Nyulnyul jila. My family walked this land looking for food hunting.

GARRINGARI AND LEECHES The roots of the lily pad can be roasted and eaten. They are found in billabongs and springs, and have a beautiful flower. The leeches live in the river around the lillies. Watch out they might get you! 

Garringari The roots of the lily pad can be roasted and eaten. They are found in billabongs and springs, and have a beautiful flower.

GARRINGARI_ISAAC CHEREL The roots of the lily pad can be roasted and eaten. They are found in billabongs and springs, and have a beautiful flower.

My Country My country way out in the desert I left long time ago