Papa Tjukurrpa - Doris Day Dress

Papa Tjukurrpa - Doris Day DressThis Doris Day shift dress by Leonie Kamutu depicts the Papa Tjukurrpa the Dog Dreaming of her father's Country at Niyuman, east of Kintore. This is sacred men's business. Leonie was born at Haasts Bluff in 1947. Her father's brother Tjungarrayi Kingsley was one of the first painters at Papunya in 1971. A 1960s inspired shift dress in a flattering A line silhouette, finishing just above the knee. Mid length sleeves and two scoop side pockets. Hand

east of Kintore and it is secret men's business

that’s what I’m painting on the canvas”

"My grandfather speared a wallaby at Kuruyultu

she moved to Watiyawanu (Mt Liebig) with her husband and began to paint at the art centre there

A relaxed-fit pinafore with a gentle A-line shape

Kungkayunti

There is plenty bushtucker – mangilpa

two senior lawmen and renowned artists of the Papunya Tula art movement of the 1970s

given permission by his father Bill Tjapaltjarri Whiskey to paint his own story

This shift dress by Mavis Marks depicts the Women's Business Story - the ceremonial dancing of the women at Watiyawanu (Mt Liebig) and their body painting designs

This Doris Day shift dress by Leonie Kamutu depicts the Papa Tjukurrpa - the Dog Dreaming of her father's Country at Niyuman

This Ingrid top is printed with Alice Nampitjinpa Dixon's design