Ngalyipi Jukurrpa (Snake Vine Dreaming) A15493 Bush Tucker | Aboriginal Art The vine is also used

The vine is also used in initiation ceremonies for young men and has great ceremonial significance

dancing and traditional law knowledge

The painting was passed to Nellie by her mother a Warlpiri woman

Size: 61 x 62cm

Ngalyipi Jukurrpa (Snake Vine Dreaming) A15493 Bush Tucker | Aboriginal Art The vine is also usedYear: 2008 Size: 117 x 179cm acrylic on linen The country referred to in this painting is the Purtulu (Mt Theo) area, situated north west of Yuendumu and is significant to the Napangardi and Napanangka women who are the custodians of the Dreaming. The Ngalyipi (Snake Vine) grows around gum trees and is collected by the Napangardi and Napanangka women to make straps to cure headaches. The leaves from the vine are used as a bandage for cuts and wounds.