Lot 50

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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Patjarr Arts Project, Alice Springs, Northern Territory (accompanied by the certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Adelaide

"Two emu came through to Wiluna and stayed with another emu mob. Two snakes came and saw the big mob of emu and tried to catch them. They scattered and ran off to the big swamp, Nginnganya, where there too many big white trees. Some then went off to Tingirra, some went to Wiluna and some stayed at Nyinnganya."

As stated on the Patjarr Arts Project certificate of authenticity

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