Mantharr Tjukurpa

Mantharr Tjukurpa is a story that has been passed down through my family and lineage. It is my grandfather’s Dreaming story, which comes from the west of Willowra. The story tells of two snakes, a male and a female, who live on Country and protect their eggs. They stay close to their eggs, watching over them and keeping them safe. The two snakes are connected to the land and to the places where our ancestors travelled long ago. In my language, Mantharr means snake. The snakes are not just animals in this story. They are part of our Tjukurpa and carry the knowledge of our ancestors. Their story connects us to Country, to our family and to the generations that came before us. My grandfather passed this story down to our family, and I carry it with me today. By telling and painting Mantharr Tjukurpa, I am keeping my grandfather’s story alive and sharing an important part of our culture and connection to Country.

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Artwork Size: 61 x 46cm

Catalogue No: 238-26