Lot 55
Tjintjula Soak, In The Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia 1997
synthetic polymer paint on linen
inscribed verso with artist's name and Warlayirti Artists cat. no 713-97
150 x 100cm
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation, Western Australia (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
The National Australia Bank Art Collection (label verso)
"This painting depicts a central rockhole which is an important source of water for the surrounding area. It is set in desert country with many sand dunes, rich in bush food. There are a number of trees distinctive to this area shown in the painting. Other black shapes in the painting depict Wanna (digging sticks) used for digging and collecting bush food."
As stated on the Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation certificate of authenticity.
Indigenous Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8647
6:00pm - 22 August 2022
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