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ROYALTIES PAID COATED INK ON HEMATITE Artwork: Yarla Jukurrpa (Bush Potato Dreaming) Cockatoo Creek Story: This Yarla Jukurrpa belongs to men of the Japaljarri/Jungarrayi subsectio ns and to Napaljarri/Nungarrayi women. It comes from an area to the east of Yuendumu called Cockatoo Creek. ‘Yarla’ (bush potato) are fibrous tubers that grow beneath a low spreading plant, found looking for cracks in the ground. This edible tuber grows from ‘yartura’ (roots) which seek out moisture to sprout new plants.The Jukurrpa tells of ‘yarla and ‘wapirti’ (bush carrot) ancestors fighting a big battle in this area. The curved lines of the ‘kuruwarru’ (ceremonial designs) represent the ‘ngamarna’ (vine-like tendrils) from which grow ‘jinjirla’ (flowers). ‘Karlangu’ (digging sticks) are used by women to dig for bush tucker like Yarla and Wapirti. Oblong Tablet Material: Iron ore tablet on adjustable black cord Heart Studs Material: Iron ore hearts on silver hooks Oval Studs Material: Iron ore ovals on silver hooks Triangle Studs Material: Iron ore triangles on silver hooks Necklace Material: Iron ore beads Length: 45cm Bracelet Material: Iron ore beads Length: 19cm Show more