Chilla Well

Chilla Well is a place that belongs to the Walpiri people of the Tanami Desert. Jungarrayi, Japaljarri, Nungarrayi and Napaljarri. 

It’s real name is Jila.

It has many jukurrpa located in Jila including the laju. ( witchetty grub)

This dreaming tells of the hunt for witchetty grubs. Witchetty grubs are found all over our country. They are found in the ground and in tree trunks. The women dig them out and place them in their coolamons. When they return to camp they cook them in the coals of the fire.

$620.00

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Medium: Painting
850 x 500mm Synthetic Polymer Paint on Canvas
Year: 2021
SKU: 547-21

Description

Chilla Well is a place that belongs to the Walpiri people of the Tanami Desert. Jungarrayi, Japaljarri, Nungarrayi and Napaljarri. 

It’s real name is Jila.

It has many jukurrpa located in Jila including the laju. ( witchetty grub)

This dreaming tells of the hunt for witchetty grubs. Witchetty grubs are found all over our country. They are found in the ground and in tree trunks. The women dig them out and place them in their coolamons. When they return to camp they cook them in the coals of the fire.

Additional information

Weight 0.8 kg

About Lisa Martin

Lisa lives in Lajamanu with her partner.  She has 5 children now. She began painting at a young age in Yuendumu at Warlukurlandu Artists and in Nyirripi all Warlpiri towns in the Tanami Desert.  Lisa enjoys making her garden look good planting plants.  Lisa likes to make designs and colours in painting.

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