Lot 62

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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Warlukurlangu Artists, Yuendumu, Northern Territory (accompanied by the certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Adelaide

"The country referred to in this painting is Purturlu (Mt Theo) area. Ngalyipi (curved lines) has great ceremonial significance, the Dreaming for which belongs to Napanangka and Napangardi women. It is used to make shoulder straps to help carry ngami (water carriers) and parraja (food carriers). In this painting all the Napangardi and Napanangka women are collecting the ngalyipi (snake vine). These materials and Dreamings are associated with initiation ceremonies for young Japanangka and Japangardi men."

As stated on the Warlukurlangu Artists certificate of authenticity

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