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Lot 54

MICK GILL TJAKAMARRA (1919-2002) (Language group: Kukatja)
Water Dreaming 1987
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
inscribed verso with Warlayirti Artists cat. no. 87623
99.5 x 75cm

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

Sold for $1,600


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


"This is Tjalutjaparu country. This is a big water dreaming story for Mick Tjakamarra. There is a big song for this dreaming. Men sing this song in Balgo. This country is at the other side of Yagga Yagga, about 100km, south of Balgo. This is the Artist's own dreaming country."
As stated on the Warlayirti Artists artwork statement

© 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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