Important Aboriginal Art - 25 March 2009 | Melbourne
Lot 96
George Ward Tjungurrayi
born c.1955
CLAYPAN AND SOAKAGE WATER SITE OF PINKARRTU, 2004
synthetic polymer paint on linen
122.5 x 91.0 cm
Estimate:
$7,000 - $10,000
Lot Details
Description
George Ward Tjungurrayi
born c.1955
CLAYPAN AND SOAKAGE WATER SITE OF PINKARRTU, 2004
synthetic polymer paint on linen
122.5 x 91.0 cm
inscribed verso: artist's name and Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd catalogue number GW0406283
Provenance
Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd, Alice Springs
Private collection, Sydney
Catalogue text
This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd that reads in part, 'This painting depicts designs associated with the claypan and soakage water site of Pinkarrtu, situated amongst sandhills, west of Kaakuratintja (Lake MacDonald). In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men travelled from this site to Kaakuratintja. They were accompanied by a group of women who travelled separate from the men.'