Lot 41

The work is in overall good condition consistent with age. All markings and textures appear inherent with artist's style, technique and medium and are likely from the time of creation.


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Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory (accompanied by the certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Adelaide

"This painting depicts designs associated with the rockhole site of Lupulnga, south of the Kintore Community. The Peewee (small bird) Dreaming is associated with this site. A group of women visited the site during their travels north to Kintore. The lines through the work represent spun hair which is used to make hair-string skirts which are worn by the women during the ceremonies associated with the site."

As stated on the Papunya Tula Artists certificate of authenticity

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