Yarla Jukurrpa

The Yarla Jukurrpa (bush potato) tells the story of a fight between 'yarla' from Yurnurrpa and 'wapirti' (bush carrot) from Wapurtali. The 'yarla' were Jakamarra / Jupurrurla skins and they were in conflict over Napaljarri / Napanangka women, who have the right skin for marriage. The fight took place at 'Ngardirpi'. Many men died, their bodies are now sand hills and their blood formed a water soak. 'Yarla' are fibrous tubers that grow beneath a low spreading plant, found by looking for cracks in the ground. Yarla are good to eat, when cooked they are really soft and tasty. Nakamarra and Napurrula Paurrula 'karnta' (women) are shown sitting down at Yumurrpa gathering 'yarla' with 'karlangu' (digging sticks) and placing them in 'parraja' (wooden carrying dishes.)

Code: BS284709
Artist: Bessie Nakamarra Sims
Dimensions: 30 x 30 cm
Medium: synthetic polymer on canvas

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