Deborah McDonald
Straightening of the Spears
ACAADMRT0402
2004
112x186cm
Acrylic paints on linen
| Description: | This is a pre-battle ceremony. During mythological times a group of men camped at the site of llyingaungau near the secret site of Mitukatjirri, south-east of the Kintore Community. The straight lines through this work represent spears which the men are straightening. This done by slightly warming the spear over a fire and straightening while it is warm. These men were preparing their spears as they heard of a possible confrontation with a group of men from the Tjikari area further north. |
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