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GEORGE (TJAMPU) TJAPALTJARRI (born circa 1945)

Acrylic on Belgian linen
153 x 122cm

This painting depicts designs associated with Wilkinkarra (Lake Mackay).

In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men camped at this site. One of the men lit a fire which burnt the whole group. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature no further detail is given.

PROVENANCE
Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd, Alice Springs, painted at Kintore 2001,
Catalogue number GT0107062
George (Tjampu) was born at Wala Wala (Pollock Hills) circa 1945.
He began painting in 1983.

REPRESENTED
University of Virginia, USA
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