"Water Snake" by Elizabeth Holland
The painting shows people protecting themselves from a dangerous snake (Wanampi) that created important rockholes for Aboriginnal people. During Dreaming time, the snakes were reputedly very wild, described as "murderous" and ate everything thay came across: men, women, children, dogs, and even wooden arefacts
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Artist
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Elizabeth Holland |
| Language |
Ngaanyatjarra/Warburton |
| Medium |
Acrylic on cotton canvas |
| Size |
106 x 74 cm |
| Title |
"Water Snake" |
| Date |
January 2021 |
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