Parwalla 1998
synthetic polymer paint on linen
inscribed verso with artist's name and Warlayirti Artists cat. no. 320/98
120 x 81cm
Estimate $6,000 - $9,000
Warlayirti Artists, Balgo, Western Australia (accompanied by the certificate of authenticity)
Palya Art, Northern Territory, acquired 1998
Private collection, Melbourne
"This painting depicts people living in a country rich in bush food. It is a record of different types of bush food and a traditional lifestyle connected with Elizabeth's country. Circular figures containing U shapes depict people at camp sites. Linear shapes bounded by U shapes at each end depict Wanna (digging sticks) used in collecting food. Areas of complex dotting refer to different types of bush food, while a * shaped figure depicts Minyilli, a bush tomato which grows well in sand dune country."
As stated on the Warlayirti Artists certificate of authenticity
© Elizabeth Nyumi/Copyright Agency, 2026
Fine Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8806
6:00pm - 17 March 2026
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Fri 13 - Sun 15 March, 11am - 5pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC
CONTACT
Wiebke Brix
wiebke.brix@leonardjoel.com.au
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