Mary Nampijinpa Nungabar
Aboriginal Pintupi woman
Mary Nampijinpa Nungabar normally resides in Kiwirrkura, in the Gibson Desert of WA, but visits family in Nyirripi. She paints several dreamings given to her by her mother. This includes a snake dreaming from a location west of Kintore, and a dog dreaming of a water hole found below a hill made by two dogs in the Dreaming time. The water is believed to have healing powers and can be found by digging along the stream-bed found at the base of the hill.
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Dog and Snake Dreaming
Mary Nampijinpa Nungabar paints several dreaming stories given to her by her mother. This particular painting combines a Snake Dreaming - from a location west of Kintore - and a Dog Dreaming. The painting tells the story of a water hole found below a hill, made by two dogs in the Dreamtime. The water is believed to have healing powers and can be found by digging along the stream-bed, found at the base of the hill.
Healing Waterhole
Mary Nampijinpa Nungabar paints several dreaming stories given to her by her mother. This particular painting combines a Snake Dreaming - from a location west of Kintore - and a Dog Dreaming. The painting tells the story of a water hole found below a hill, made by two dogs in the Dreamtime. The water is believed to have healing powers and can be found by digging along the stream-bed, found at the base of the hill.
