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WARLIMPIRRNGA TJAPALTJARRI (born circa 1959)
Acrylic on Belgian linen
183 x 122 cm
This painting depicts designs associated with the site of Wilkinkarra (Lake
Mackay). In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men visited this site to
perform ceremonies. 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 2002,
Certificate number WT0206007
Warlimpirrnga came to Kiwirrkurra in 1984. Prior to this he had been living in
country to the west of Lake Mackay. It was estimated that at this time he was 25
years old.
REPRESENTED
National Gallery of Victoria
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Kelton Foundation Collection, Santa Monica, USA
Musee des Arts d’Afrique et d’Oceanie, Paris
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