{"product_id":"christmas-bauble-mitjili-napurrula-mna339-better-world-arts","title":"Christmas Bauble Mitjili Napurrula","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing \u003cstrong\u003eWatiya Tjuta Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e artwork by renowned Aboriginal artist \u003cstrong\u003eMitjili\u003c\/strong\u003e, this handcrafted ornament celebrates a significant Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) story from Ilyingaungau Country in the Gibson Desert. The Watiya Tjuta tree is part of Mitjili's father's Dreaming, knowledge that was passed down through generations by her mother, \u003cstrong\u003eTjunkayi Napaltjareri\u003c\/strong\u003e, through traditional storytelling and sand drawing practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMitjili's distinctive artistic style reflects these teachings, translating ancient stories and cultural knowledge into a striking visual form. As Mitjili explains, \u003cem\u003e\"After I got married, my mother taught me my father's Tjukurrpa in the sand, that's what I'm painting on the canvas\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from recycled paper and individually hand-painted, each ornament is a unique piece that brings Indigenous Australian art and storytelling into the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Features \u003cem\u003eWatiya Tjuta Tree\u003c\/em\u003e artwork by Aboriginal artist Mitjili\u003cbr\u003e• Royalties paid directly to the artist\u003cbr\u003e• Handmade from recycled paper\u003cbr\u003e• Crafted from repurposed school books, newspapers, and other paper materials\u003cbr\u003e• Artisanal ball-shaped ornament\u003cbr\u003e• Individually hand-painted design\u003cbr\u003e• Presented in a kraft card gift box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eWatiya Tjuta Tree\u003c\/em\u003e represents an important Dreaming story from Ilyingaungau Country in the Gibson Desert. Passed down through generations, the artwork reflects a woman's interpretation of her father's Tjukurrpa, taught through traditional storytelling and sand drawing practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Diameter: 7.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Recycled Paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Kraft Card Gift Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Kashmir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Christmas decorating\u003cbr\u003e• Unique gifts and keepsakes\u003cbr\u003e• Collecting Indigenous Australian art\u003cbr\u003e• Home décor with cultural significance\u003cbr\u003e• Fair trade and handmade collections\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Better World Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67741695639688,"sku":"UMNA339PXBL","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/8895\/1432\/files\/umna339pxbl.jpg?v=1792983107","url":"https:\/\/shop.nma.gov.au\/products\/christmas-bauble-mitjili-napurrula-mna339-better-world-arts","provider":"National Museum Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}