YATHALAMARRA WATERHOLE (HIS MOTHER’S STORY), 1985

Modern + Contemporary Art
Melbourne
13 June 2018
89

DAVID (MALANGI) DAYMIRRINGU

(1927 – 1999)
YATHALAMARRA WATERHOLE (HIS MOTHER’S STORY), 1985

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

96.0 x 55.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, language group, Ramingining Arts cat. 5YAI685 and descriptive notes of the imagery; Dirrpu – water lily, Bulbs, Ginginy – Catfish, Eel

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 54 - 13 June 2018, Melbourne
Provenance

Ramingining Arts, Ramingining, Central Arnhem Land
Private collection, Victoria