Malliera Ceremonies, 2001 by Dr George Tjapaltjarri 122x91cm Cat 6444DG

Powerful Ngankari (traditional healer), Dr George Tjapaltjarri's paintings convey a raw strength and immediacy that is profoundly touching.

The theme of most of Dr George's paintings is Malliera Ceremonies, a post-initiatory stage, which are secret/sacred teachings passed down.

As a law man and a big ritual leader, Dr George continued to preside over ceremonies, playing a very important role in teaching the knowledge of culture and traditional law.