Walter Brooks

Jinani

2023

CAT
485-23
Locally sourced ochre on ironwood
51
cm
Dimensions variable

Framed

1450
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Jinani was the son of Purukaparli and Bima, important ancestoral figures in Tiwi parlinari (dreamtime/creation time).As Bima is tempted into the bush to make love with her brother in law Taparra, the baby boy dies of heatstroke. Although he was in a shady spot, his mother's long absence meant the sun moved over and he was burned and killed. Following Jinani's tragic death all Tiwi would die too, and in grief his father Purukaparli performed the first Pukumani ceremony.

Courtesy of Jilamara Arts

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