Lot 49

The Artist
Warlukurlangu Artists, Northern Territory, cat. no. 1069/09 (accompanied by a copy of the certificate of authenticity)
The Le Pley Collection, Western Australia, acquired from the above in 2009

"The main motif of this painting depicts the wakirlpirri tree. Wakirlpirri is a very useful tree that grows on the sides of creek beds and near mulga trees. The seeds of this tree can be eaten raw or cooked on the fire. A deliciously sweet drink called yinjirrpi is made from the seeds when they have been dried. The wood can be used to make Weapons Such as karli (boomerangs) and dancing boards for ceremonies. It is also good wood for burning on the fire because rain cannot extinguish burning Wakirlpirri wood. In contemporary Warlpiri paintings traditional iconography is used to represent the Jukurrpa, particular sites and other elements. This Jukurrpa travels from Jarrarda-Jarrayi through to Puturiu (Mount Theo) west of Yuendumu. This Jukurrpa belongs to Japanangka/Japangardi men and to Napanangka/Napangardi women."
As stated on the Warlukurlangu Artists certificate of authenticity

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