WILKINKARRA (LAKE MACKAY), 2000
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WARLIMPIRRINGA TJAPALTJARRI
born c.1959
WILKINKARRA (LAKE MACKAY), 2000
synthetic polymer paint on linen
122.0 x 107.0 cm
inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd catalogue number WT200001162
Estimate:
$5,000 - 8,000
Provenance
Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd, Alice Springs
Private collection, Melbourne
Catalogue text
This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd which reads in part, 'This painting depicts designs associated with the site of Wilkinkarra (Lake Mackay). In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men came from the west and visited this site to perform ceremonies. They went underground at the lake. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature no further detail was given...'