Lot 12
Minyi Puru Pitu
synthetic polymer paint on canvas, diptych
each inscribed verso with artist's name, title and Martumili Artists cat. no. 15-248
152 x 122cm (overall)
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
Martumili Artists, Western Australia (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Melbourne
"This painting depicts a part of the Minyu Puru (Seven Sisters) story. Minyi Puru is an important Jukurrpa (dreamtime) story about seven sisters that are travelling throughout the desert running away from an old man called Yurla. The man chases the wantis (women) all the way from Roebourne on the west coast right through Martu country before flying east. Along the way they stop at a lot of important places to camp, sing, dance and collect bush tucker. There are also many interactions with Yurla when he catches up with them along the way, creating an amazing abundance of stories and meaning with this culturally rich narrative."
As stated on the Martumili Artists certificate of authenticity.
Indigenous Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8647
6:00pm - 22 August 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 August, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Lucy Foster
lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au
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