Warlukurlangu Artists

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Portia Napanangka Michaels Lappi Lappi Jukurrpa (Lappi Lappi Dreaming) 2007
Acrylic on linen 760 x 760mm $940
The subject of this work is Lappi Lappi, a rock hole near Lake Hazlett, about 90km northwest of Lake Mackay in Western
Australia. Located in a sheltered basin, the rock hole at Lappi Lappi is a permanent source of water, and is surrounded by
country rich in bush tucker. In the time of the Jukurrpa many mothers with young children would gather there because it was
a safe place to stay. The rock hole at Lappi Lappi is home to a Warnayarra, a rainbow serpent, that travels underground
between various rock holes. One day, women were gathered at the rock hole with their children, singing and dancing.
When the Warnayarra heard the sound of voices, it travelled silently towards them, under the water. When it reached the
edge of the rock hole, it rose out of the water and ate them all. The country belongs to Nampitjinpa, Jampitjinpa, Nangala
and Jangala skin groups.