Kampukurta
ancestor earth Ngaanyatjarra single tradition · 1
The older sister among the Seven Sisters. In ceremonial performance, she is portrayed as collapsing and weakened after encountering Wati Nyiru, calling out to her younger sister for support. She is a central figure in the songline performance documented at Kuru Ala.
When
- Historical notes
- The elder sister role performed ceremonially by senior knowledge holder Eileen Tjayanka Woods.
Relationships
- aspect of
- Kungkarangkalpa
- enemy of
- Wati Nyiru
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Eileen Tjayanka Woods...assumes the role of Kampukurta, the older sister. She dances to a song sung by the elder women. She collapses, still dancing, then sings out to her younger sister”
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