Ngalyipi Jukurrpa (Snakevine Dreaming) - Yanjirlpiri by Jacob Jungarrayi Spencer 170/17ny
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Ngalyipi Jukurrpa (Snakevine Dreaming) - Yanjirlpiri by Jacob Jungarrayi Spencer 170/17ny
Acrylic on Belgian linen, 152x76cm
Unstretched canvas $2536
Stretched canvas $2743
This story is associated with the snakevine (Tinospora smilocina) and is located at Yanjirlpiri meaning 'star', which is to the west of Yuendumu.
Ngalyipi is a creeper than climbs up trunks and ranches of trees on spinifex plains and sandhills. It has many uses and is of great ceremonial importance. It has medicinal uses and is used as a shoulder strap to carry heavy items.
