TIGER PALPATJA - WANAMPI STORY
TIGER PALPATJA
WANAMPI STORY, 2007
122 x 197cm
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
PROVENANCE
Amata, SA
Tjala Arts, Amata, South AustraliaBirrung Gallery, SydneyCooinda Gallery, Coffs HarbourPrivate collection, USA
STORY
The Creation Story for Tigerā€™s Country: This story is about the mythical Wanampi (Rainbow or Water snakes). It tells the Creation story related to the country around Piltati and is about two women/wives who are sisters, and two men/husbands who are brothers. This story has particular significance to Tiger as Piltati is his familyā€™s country and the Wanampi are his Ancestors.