Rover Thomas Joolama Indigenous Australian (Kukatja/Wangkajunga), ca. 1926-1998

The Wati Kutjarra Tjukurrpa (Two Goanna Men Dreaming) mythology relates to the offense of moral laws by a debauched old man and the revenge and retribution enacted by his two sons. The two brothers, who became Dreaming ancestors, travelled across the desert country and in doing so created natural landforms and sacred sites by leaving their presence at places they visited. 

This painting shows the flat top hills which extend across from Balgo to Broome. This area is called the Wati Kadjara. As an aerial view the different areas represent the following: The yellow area is the Great Sandy Desert, the red are is one of the many flat top mountains, and the black area is the initiation place for young boys Warbuton.

Please note that all First Nations Art is created from a so called ‘Birds Eye’ view. This means that the paintings can be hung either horizontally as well as vertically.