Tingari Cycle A3639 George Gittoes AM Sacred elements are deliberately abstracted

Sacred elements are deliberately abstracted or obscured to avoid revealing restricted knowledge

Size: 117 x 179cm

On display at Sofitel Brisbane Central

Year: early 20th century

Grooves or fluting is typical on the outer surface of shields

Tingari Cycle A3639 George Gittoes AM Sacred elements are deliberately abstractedYear: 2003 Size: 95 x 135cm acrylic on linen Georges painting Tingari Cycle represents specific sacred sites located in his ancestral country. These sites, associated with the Tingari Cycle are situated along the early journey paths of the Tingari Ancestors which were created throughout the "Jukurrpa" or dreamtime. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing