Hermannsburg Potters
Shirley Wheeler – Ilpatjina (Donkey), 2023
terracotta and underglazes
25 x 16 x 16 cm
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We call ilpatjina 'long ears.' The word for 'ear' is 'ilpa' and donkeys are referred to as 'long ears' or ilpatjina. They came here with white people. There are lots...
We call ilpatjina 'long ears.' The word for 'ear' is 'ilpa' and donkeys
are referred to as 'long ears' or ilpatjina. They came here with white
people. There are lots over Areyonga way.