PITJARA DREAMING (SITE OF TJITERULNGA), 1990
150
RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA
born c.1943
PITJARA DREAMING (SITE OF TJITERULNGA), 1990
synthetic polymer paint on linen
152.0 x 182.0 cm
inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT900309
Estimate:
$25,000 - 35,000
Provenance
Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs
Private Collection, Sydney
Catalogue text
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists which states: 'This painting depicts the Pitjara Dreaming at the site of Tjiterulnga to the west of the Kintore community. This is a rockhole site in ranges to the west of which is a plain where Pitjara grows. This is a small plant which has a long edible tuber (similar to a sweet potato). The oblong shapes at the edges of the work represent the tubers and the central section is the design associated with the ceremonies.'