Wakirlpirri Jukurrpa (Dogwood Dreaming) A14706 Margaret Loy Pula Size: 117 x 179cm

Size: 117 x 179cm

The story was passed to her by her mother and shows the topographical layout of the land and water holes that play a vital source to the traditional Aboriginal people

The wood from the tree is used to make boomerangs

Size: 90 x 90cm

or 'living water' as it always holds fresh water

Wakirlpirri Jukurrpa (Dogwood Dreaming) A14706 Margaret Loy Pula Size: 117 x 179cmYear: 2008 Size: 90 x 120cm acrylic on linen In this painting, Liddy depicts the women picking seeds from the Wakirlpirri or Dogwood tree (Acacia coriacea). The Wakirlpirri is a very useful tree that grows on the sides of creek beds and near Mulga trees. The seeds can be eaten raw or cooked on the fire, and also made into a deliciously sweet drink called Yinjirri The wood from the tree is used to make boomerangs, other weapons and dancing boards for