Karlangu, ngalyipi manu karnta Jukurrpa (Digging stich, snake vine and women's Dreaming)
1986
Medium
batik on cotton
Measurements
126.5 × 87.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Peter and Theodora Toyne, Members 1995
© Margaret Napangardi Lewis/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Yuendumu, Northern Territory
Accession Number
1995.715
Department
First Nations Australia
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
Represents designs associated with "ngalyipi" (medicine vine) used to make "witi" poles for initiation ceremonies. The central linear section represents the path of the Dreaming which interconnects two important sites, indicated by concentric circles. The arc shapes indicate people gathered for ritual. The "ngalyipi" plants are represented figuratively towards the edge.