Women and Honey Ants Dreaming by Lynette Granites Nampitjinpa - 95 x 150 (#LGN 520612)

This painting 'Women and Honey Ants Dreaming' by Lynette Granites Nampitjinpa, depicts the story of Honey Ants Dreaming.

In mythical times as Women Ancestors traveled through Warlpiri country, they created geographical features in that area and performed ceremonies that included dancing, singing and painting their bodies. After that they went underground and changed into Honey Ants.

Ceremonial places are represented by concentric circles. The wavy lines symbolize the Ancestral travelling routes. In the middle of this painting there are two underground chambers filled with larvae. The 'U' shapes symbolize camping women and next to them their digging sticks and oval shaped 'Coolamons' or wooden dishes.

Lynette is a respected senior woman in regard to her traditional knowledge and artistic creativity. Her works are represented in Australia and Overseas.