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Yala Gibbs
Tjungurrayi
Pintupi (ca.1925 – 1998)
Tingari Men at Yirrirrinkinya,1996
synthetic polymer paint on linen
92 x 91.3cm; framed
PROVENANCE
Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd, NT, cat.no.YY9609106
Private Collection, New York
Documentation reads
This painting depicts designs associated with the travels of a large group
of Tingari men to the soakage water site of Yirrirrinkinya, to the west
of Lake MacDonald. After obtaining water from the soakage the men continued
on to Lake MacDonald. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are
of a secret nature no further detail was given.
Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythological characters of the Dreaming
who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and
creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed
by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures
are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part
of the teaching of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing
explanations for contemporary customs.