Lot 21
Warmurunngu 2008
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
145 x 107cm
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
The Artist
Tjarlirli Art, Western Australia, cat. no. 08-756 (accompanied by a copy of the certificate of authenticity)
Randell Lane Fine Art, Western Australia
The Le Pley Collection, Western Australia, acquired from the above in 2009
"The painting depicts a site called Warmurunngu where the people collect Kaarku (coloured ochres) used in Inma (ceremonies). When the colours are excavated the spirits of the Karlaya (emus) are released like a Warlpa (wind) and take physical form. There are many Karlaya in the area. The centre of the concentric circles shows where the Karlaya stopped to drink Kapi (water) in the Tjukurpa (dreaming) time."
As stated on the Tjarlirli Art certificate of authenticity
© Nyarapayi Giles/Copyright Agency, 2023
The Le Pley Collection of Indigenous Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8723
6:00pm - 21 November 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 November, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Lucy Foster
lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au
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