'Kulyakartu Ngurra' by Wokka Taylor, 100% Silk Satin Tie - Represented by One of Twelve (m/oft002)

100% silk satin necktie with cotton padding and silk lining, featuring work by Martu artist Wokka Taylor.

MATERIALS: 100% Silk Satin

DIMENSIONS: 24 x 17 x 11 cm

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Martumili Artists is an Aboriginal art centre representing the Martu people of the Western Desert. The Martu, including Martumili artists and their families, are the traditional custodians of vast swathes of the arid lands of central Western Australia, encompassing sections of the Great Sandy, Little Sandy and Gibson Deserts, as well as the Karlamilyi (Rudall River National Park) area. Martumili means ‘belonging to Martu’ in Martu Wangka (language), a fitting name for the art centre which is dedicated to celebrating Martu culture and Country.

Martu man Wokka Taylor (dec), was born circa 1939 in the far north of the Martu homelands near Kulyakartu. During pujiman (traditional, desert dwelling times) times, Taylor and his family travelled to Kulyakartu in the wet season. During the dry season they travelled south to the Percival Lakes region, camping at its numerous waterholes along the way. A respected senior Martumili artist and Martu Elder, Taylor also worked as a Parnngurr Ranger, drawing on his ecological and cultural expertise in caring for Country.

This item is available in Store at Midland Junction Arts Centre.

Images and text courtesy of One of Twelve.