WIYANGARRI, 1994

Important Australian Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
30 March 2022
69

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

born c.1943
WIYANGARRI, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 45.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT940312

Estimate: 
$2,500 – $3,500
Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 68 - 30 March 2022, Melbourne
Provenance

Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Private collection, Melbourne

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists which states: ‘This painting depicts the body paint designs associated with the site of Wiyangarri located in sandhills to the north of Kintore, close to Wilkinkarra (Lake Mackay). The artist relates that this is a special place for old men, with many trees to provide shade and a plentiful supply of both foods.’