Tingari west of Lake MacDonald, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91 x 46 cm

$1,400

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Provenance: Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, NT, Cat No. MG2000276 Davidson Auctions, Aboriginal Art & Artefacts, Sydney, 17 May 2025, Lot 1065 Davidson Auctions, Estate & Collector, Sydney, 8 December 2024, Lot 1178 Private Collection NSW Accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists
Artwork story: This painting depicts designs associated with the rockhole site of Tjuluntjulun, west of Lake MacDonald. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men camped at this site before travelling to Lake MacDonald. They were joined by one Wayuta (Possum) ancestor known as Tjanganpa and together they all entered a cave at the site. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature no further detail was given. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs.

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c.1957 – 2017

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91 x 46 cm

$1,400

Secure payment via Stripe. Prices in AUD.

Provenance: Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, NT, Cat No. MG2000276 Davidson Auctions, Aboriginal Art & Artefacts, Sydney, 17 May 2025, Lot 1065 Davidson Auctions, Estate & Collector, Sydney, 8 December 2024, Lot 1178 Private Collection NSW Accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists
Artwork story: This painting depicts designs associated with the rockhole site of Tjuluntjulun, west of Lake MacDonald. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men camped at this site before travelling to Lake MacDonald. They were joined by one Wayuta (Possum) ancestor known as Tjanganpa and together they all entered a cave at the site. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature no further detail was given. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs.