Lot 89

Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs (accompanied by the certificate of authenticity)
Kozminsky Gallery, Melbourne
Private collection, Melbourne

"This painting depicts designs associated with the site of Yunala, west of the Kiwirrkura Community. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men camped at this site before continuing their travels further east to Pinari, north-west of Kintore. While in this area they gathered the edible roots of the bush banana or silky pear (Marsdenia australis) with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature no further detail was given.

Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies dorm part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs."

As stated on the Papunya Tula Artists certificate of authenticity

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