Lot 19

Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Melbourne

"This painting depicts designs associated with the rockhole site of Ngaru, south of Jupiter Well. In mythological times a group of Tingari men camped at this site before travelling east to Kiwirrkura and then north-east to Pinari. Since events associated with the Tinagri Cycle are of a secret nature no further detail was given. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs. "

As stated in the Papunya Tula Artists certificate of authenticity