Jakamurra

Lewis Jakamurra Wanganeen is a member of the Narungga People whose traditinal homeland is the York Peninsula of South Australia.

The Wanganeen family is one of the leading tribal groups of the Narungga People who are acknowledged as significant artists and story tellers using traditional painting techniques to illustrate their dreaming, myths and history.

This painting on canvas tells a story about Nintaka (Goanna) who according to legend grew up in the rich country of the opal fields of South Australia and soon discovered he could transform himself from Goanna to human form. He became a totem to the community. The three tribes of the Pitjatjanjara bonded through the totem to become one.

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