Ronnie Tjampitjinpa Pintupi, Western Desert region, circa 1943-2023

"This painting depicts designs associated with the site of Tarkulnga to the north of Winparku (Mt. Webb) in Western Australia. In mythological times the Tingari Men made camp at this place before continuing their travels east to Pinari. While the men were camped at Tarkul they also hunted for tjilkamata (echidna). Events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature therefore no further detail was given. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs." (Papunya Tula Artists, cat. no. RT 881025)