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Rachel Jurra Napaltjarri<br />

Skin name: Napaltjarri<br />

Year of birth: 1961<br />

Place of birth: Yuendumu<br />

Language: Warlpiri<br />

Warlpiri artist Rachel Jurra Napaltjarri commenced painting in 1985. Her cousin, Eunice Napangardi<br />

(deceased) who was a highly respected artist, taught her to paint her Dreamings. Rachel currently<br />

lives and paints in Alice Springs.<br />

Room 5323 Title: <strong>The</strong> Two Caves Story<br />

Rosie Stafford<br />

Skin name: Nakamarra<br />

Year of birth: 1966<br />

Place of birth: Mt. Allen<br />

Language: Anmatyerr<br />

Rosie’s signatory red and white Snake Dreaming paintings are very popular; the geometric based<br />

designs create a stunning illusion of movement. <strong>The</strong> Dreaming has been passed on to Rosie by her<br />

grandmother Lilly Stafford. Rosie in turn will pass it on.<br />

Room 5101 Title: Wananpi (<strong>The</strong> Rainbow Snake)<br />

Wananpi (the Rainbow Snake) is an important myth closely linked to the land, water, social<br />

relationship and fertility. Rosie depicts the network of waterholes in her country, which were created<br />

by Wananpi.<br />

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