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Lot 72

MICK GILL TJAKAMARRA (1919-2002) (Language group: Kukatja)
Napakulangu 1987
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
inscribed verso with artist's name and Warlayirti Artists cat. no. 87/178
76 x 100cm

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

Sold for $1,400


Warlayirti Artists, Western Australia (accompanied by artwork statement)
Private collection, Melbourne


"This painting depicts Mick Tjakamarra's Dreaming. It is a painting of his own country which is called Napakuangu. There are plenty of waterholes and creeks in this country, which is south of Yagga Yagga. Mick sometimes calls it 'Water Dreaming' place."
As stated on the Warlayirti Artists certificate of authenticity

© Mick Gill/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
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC

CONTACT
Lucy Foster
lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au

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