Timmy Payungka Tjapangati
Snake Tjukurrpa, 1999
Acrylic on canvas
61 x 152.4 cm
24 x 60 in
24 x 60 in
TIPATJ-PT-1
Language Group: Pintubi/Kukatja Born: circa 1935 - 2001 Timmy was born to the west of Lake MacKay. As a young man he lived a traditional life until he was found...
Language Group: Pintubi/Kukatja
Born: circa 1935 - 2001
Timmy was born to the west of Lake MacKay. As a young man he lived a traditional life until he was found in the Gibson Desert with his family by Jeremy Long-of the Pintubi Patrols. He settled for a short time in Haasts Bluff with his wife and then moved to Papunya in the 1960’s. Timmy first started painting in the 1970’s with Geoffrey Bardon. Timmy was a very senior man who had many powerful Dreamings. He is a key figure in the important claypan site of Panayingi which features in many change of season ceremonies. His Dreamings include Water, Snake, Dingo and Dancing Women.
About this painting - Snake Tjukurrpa
This painting depicts the designs which are associated with the Snake Dreamings at Parraillpil on the north-west side of Lake MacKay. The snakes in their travels created many of the natural water courses and ranges throughout the region. The snakes ended their journeys at Lake MacKay where they were chased underground by the Dingo Men. This painting represents the caves and rock holes where the snakes disappeared.
Born: circa 1935 - 2001
Timmy was born to the west of Lake MacKay. As a young man he lived a traditional life until he was found in the Gibson Desert with his family by Jeremy Long-of the Pintubi Patrols. He settled for a short time in Haasts Bluff with his wife and then moved to Papunya in the 1960’s. Timmy first started painting in the 1970’s with Geoffrey Bardon. Timmy was a very senior man who had many powerful Dreamings. He is a key figure in the important claypan site of Panayingi which features in many change of season ceremonies. His Dreamings include Water, Snake, Dingo and Dancing Women.
About this painting - Snake Tjukurrpa
This painting depicts the designs which are associated with the Snake Dreamings at Parraillpil on the north-west side of Lake MacKay. The snakes in their travels created many of the natural water courses and ranges throughout the region. The snakes ended their journeys at Lake MacKay where they were chased underground by the Dingo Men. This painting represents the caves and rock holes where the snakes disappeared.