Lot 96
Minyi Puru
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
inscribed with artist's name, title and Martumili Artists cat. no. 15-144
75 x 151cm
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
Martumili Artists, Western Australia (accompanied by the certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, United States of America
"This paining depicts a part of the Minyi Puru (Seven Sisters) story. Minyi Puru is an important Jukurrpa (dreamtime) story about seven sisters that are travelling throughout the desert running away from an old man called Yurla. The man chases the wantis (women) all the way from Roebourne on the west coast right through Martu country before flying east. Along the way they stop at a lot of important places to camp, sing, dance and collect bush tucker. There are also many interactions with Yurla when he catches up with them along the way, creating an amazing abundance of stories and meaning with this culturally rich narrative."
As stated on Martumili Artists certificate of authenticity
© Jakayu Biljabu/Copyright Agency 2024
Fine Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8755
6:00pm - 22 October 2024
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Fri 18 - Sun 20 Oct, 10am - 4pm
Mon 21 Oct, by appointment
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC
CONTACT
Wiebke Brix
wiebke.brix@leonardjoel.com.au
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