Silk Tie - Hail at Kaakurutintjinya Tie by Willy Tjungurrayi

This work depicts the site Kaakurutintjinya (Lake Macdonald), a vast salt lake straddling the border between the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Delicate white dots course across the rich ochre background of this work, evoking the glinting of light on salt against the undulating red tali (sand dunes) of Kaakurutintjinya.

During mythological times, a group of Tingari Men, both young and old, travelled to this site from the west, where they perished in a powerful hailstorm. The Tingari, mythical beings of the  Tjukurrpa (Dreaming), journeyed across vast stretches of country, performing rituals and shaping the landscape. These ancestral men were typically followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices. These sacred storylines continue to hold profound significance in Pintupi culture, forming the foundation of traditional knowledge systems for initiated youth and sustaining contemporary customs.

100% silk satin with cotton padding and silk lining.