Description
Aboriginal artist Robert Nanalas coasters feature artwork inspired by his deep connection to Kukatja-Pintupi Country capturing the rich colours and stories of the Western Desert.
Unique Art Series Timber Coasters. Set of 4. Plywood with cork backing
PROUDLY HANDMADE IN AUSTRALIA
100% recycled box. Sustainably sourced timber
Design MARUWA – “This is the Great Sandy Desert, WA. This is my Father’s and Mother’s Dreamtime homeland country. Place called ’Maruwa’ This is when the Summer rains down, then it shows its beautiful blossom. Lines are sand dunes, circles are soakage wells”
Robert Nanala Tjapaltjarri is a Senior Kukatja-Pintupi Man. His family are from Kukatja-Pintupi country near Wilkinkarra (Lake Mackay) in Australia’s remote Western Desert. Robert paints creation stories including Kangaroo dreaming and mapping of the desert where he grew up. With his original connection and knowledge of country, and his lived experience, Robert and his paintings are a very special part of Australia’s history.
