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Lot 85

JIMMY BAKER (1915-2010) (Pitjantjatjara Language Group)
Minyma Tjawani 2006
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
inscribed verso with artist's name, date and Ninuku Artists cat. no. NKUJB05264
129.5 x 97.5cm

Estimate $6,000 - $8,000

Sold for $6,000


Ninuku Artists, South Australia
Tjungu Palya, South Australia (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Adelaide


"Tjukurpa mulapa. This is a true story for Kanpi. The woman from the Tjukurpa (dreamtime) was digging everywhere for kuka (meat). As she travelled around she was digging everywhere. Some of the holes she dug are rockholes around Kanpi."

As stated on the Tjungu Palya 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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