Lot 7
Wangka Tjukurpa 2007
synthetic polymer paint on linen
inscribed verso with artist's name, title and Ernabella Arts cat. no. HT099-07
154 x 183cm
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
Ernabella Arts, South Australia (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Melbourne
"In speaking of this work Harry described himself as a spider man, spiders being involved in the Tjukurpa, or creation stories of his birthplace - Mt. Davies, near the SA/WA border. People often associate themselves with one or more of the creatures of their 'ngura' (homeplace) in this way. Spiders have multiple meanings for Harry, as he is also a 'ngangkari' (traditional healer) and as ngangkari makes use of spiderwebs in treatment of cuts and skin injuries."
As stated on the Ernabella Arts certificate of authenticity
© Harry Tjutjuna/Copyright Agency, 2023
Indigenous Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8694
6:00pm - 28 August 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
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CONTACT
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