Fine Modal Scarf by Murdie Nampijinpa Morris 'Two Dogs Dreaming'

Vibrant artwork in the form of a scarf. Made from super soft modal fabric, this scarf feels lovely to wear. It features a design by Indigenous artist, Murdie Nampijinpa Morris about Malikijarra Jukurrpa (Two Dogs Dreaming). This scarf comes packaged with information about the artist, making it a thoughtful gift. 100% Modal aka Rayon, a natural cellulose fibre Size: 200 x 74cm Made in Amritsar, India in Fair Trade conditions The artist receives royalties for their artwork About the Artwork 'Two Dogs Dreaming' by Murdie Nampijinpa Morris In this Dreaming story, two dog ancestors, a Jampijinpa and a Napangardi, travelled from the west to the east. At Tapu (a rockhole), the two dogs separated. The female dog, Napangardi, went to the south. The male dog, Jampijinpa, went to the north. Eventually he became lonely and howled for Napangardi in the south. She came running to him, and they married each other at Ngarnka. They wore men’s and women’s marriage headdresses, and Jampijinpa painted himself with white clay for the ceremony. The two dogs continued running east, before arriving in Warlaku (Ali Curung). Many other dogs were living in Warlaku when they arrived. There were many families of dogs, mothers and fathers and children and uncles all living together. Jampijinpa and Napangardi made a burrow to rest in and started a big family of dogs there. They chose to stay in Warlaku and live with all the other dogs. In this way, the ‘malikijarra Jukurrpa’ (two dogs Dreaming) tells the story of proper conduct in families and marriages.