Tjurringya Rockhole, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

46 x 38 cm

$750

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Provenance: Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, NT, Cat No. WT981004 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 Tjurringya, west of Lake MacDonald. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men, accompanied by women and children, travelled from the west and made camp at this site before continuing on to Lake MacDonald. After they arrived at the lake a huge hail storm erupted and they were all killed. 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.1930 – 2018

synthetic polymer paint on linen

46 x 38 cm

$750

Secure payment via Stripe. Prices in AUD.

Provenance: Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs, NT, Cat No. WT981004 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 Tjurringya, west of Lake MacDonald. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men, accompanied by women and children, travelled from the west and made camp at this site before continuing on to Lake MacDonald. After they arrived at the lake a huge hail storm erupted and they were all killed. 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.