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Papulankutja Artists

Between the Western Desert and the Great Victorian Desert is Blackstone, home of the Papulankutja Aboriginal community. A picturesque place at the foot of the Blackstone Ranges, it has plentiful ground water supply and many trees. Blackstone is like a small oasis where bush tuckers are in good supply and people can retain their culture and speak their native Ngaanyatjarra language without the intrusive elements of western culture.

An important source of income is the sale of art and craft. Most art and crafts are in keeping with the lifestyle at Blackstone and done outside around the campfire on the ground. Crafts include woodwork, grass baskets and jewellery made from nuts and seeds. There has also been a long history of acrylic painting on canvas; the Papulankutja Women’s Centre is the hub for this activity where men and women gather to create their art.

Papulankutja Artists is building on a history of cultural activities and has the great good fortune of having an active group of young artists working under the guidance of elders who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience.

™ Copyright remains with the artist and Papulankutja Artists respectively.Graphics displayed include works in progress (left to right) from UNTJIMA FRED FORBES, KATJUPAYI BENSON & JANET LANE.

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