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c. 1938
Language Group:Luritja and Warlpiri
Country:Yupurirri, North West of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium:Acrylic on Canvas and Linen
Subjects:Rainbow Dreaming, Barking Spider, Possums, Eagle, Kangaroo, Wallaby, Tyape Atnyematye (Witchetty Grub) Dreaming, Utnea (Carpet Snake) Dreaming, Pwenty (Men's Ceremony)
Don was born in Alice Springs at the beginning of World War 2. His family moved to Yuendumu when it was established and he attended school there. He found work with neighbouring cattle stations before marrying and moving to Papunya with his wife.
Don was taught to paint by fellow stockman Paddy Carroll and has painted steadily over that time. His works are held in many public and private collections as well as has been displayed in many exhibitions over the years.
Don paints Pwenty (Men's Ceremony). The aboriginal men are dancing as they did long ago. Don says there is no more dancing anymore because the old men are gone and the younger men are 'too shame' (embarrassed). Men are painted up with ceremonial body paint designs on their chests and thighs. They carry boomerangs and various decorated ceremonial nulla nullas (sticks).
