Kuntjil Cooper Wana Wani
- Acrylic on canvas 860mm x 990mm
- Dimensions: 86 x 99 cm
- Cat No. 07-529
Kuntjil Cooper was born at Irrunytju rockhole in the 1920's and passed away in 2010. She was an senior law women and traditional custodian for the Minyma Kutjara story from Irrunytju. She was a founding member of Irrunytju Arts and received high acclaim for her works. She is represented in many public institutions and private collections. Itjulunya Kuntjil's mothers place of birth is close to Kunumata 50kms south of Nyapari and Kanpi Communities. Kuntjil has done this work for Tjungu Palya while visiting family in Kanpi.
Tjungu Palya is an Indigenous-owned art centre based in Nyapari community, on the APY Lands of South Australia. Tjungu Palya means working together in a good and happy way. At Tjungu Palya, artists from the three communities of Kanpi, Nyapari and Watarru come together to paint to earn money to support their families. Since its incorporation in 2006, Tjungu Palya has grown to be a dynamic and innovative community art centre. Located about 100 km south of Uluru (Ayres Rock), Nyapari is set at the base of the majestic Mann Ranges in the heart of country traditionally owned by the Pitjantjatjara people.
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