Lot 56
Storm Dreaming at Kurtal 1992
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
inscribed verso with artist's name and Warlayirti Artists cat. no. 554/92
120.5 x 61cm
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
Warlayirti Artists, Western Australia (accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity)
The Kelton Collection, United States of America
"John is a senior rain man and the senior custodian for the law ceremony for this area.
Prior to contact he lived here with his family in the traditional hunter gatherer lifestyle. This painting depicts the small spirit men called "Yardungul" bringing rain to the desert. These beings are said to live in the clouds and can be persuaded to bring rain after certain ceremonies are conducted."
As stated on the Warlayirti Artists certificate of authenticity
© Johnny Mosquito Tjapangati/Copyright Agency, 2023
Indigenous Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8694
6:00pm - 28 August 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 25 - Sunday 27 August, 10am - 4pm
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CONTACT
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