Mick Wallankarri Tjakamarra
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In this Dreaming story, a great storm came from the west to a mountain north of Papunya.
The sinuous lines on the boomerang represent the lightning associated with the storm, while the short parallel lines indicate the black rain clouds. As the storm waters disappeared, the countryside came to life again.
Water Dreaming boomerang 1975, Mick Wallankarri Tjakamarra
pigment on wood
Old Man's Dreaming boomerang 1975
This boomerang is decorated with two sets of ceremonial participants, represented by the U shapes — the mark left on the ground by a seated human figure. The two men are shown seated back-to-back. The accompanying bar shapes may represent sacred boards (ceremonial objects).
Old Man's Dreaming boomerang 1975, Mick Wallankarri Tjakamarra
pigment on wood
