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Lot 70: ALAN WINDEROO TJAKAMARRA BORN CIRCA 1920 IMPIRRKARAWARNU 1990 119 by 90 cm Synthetic polymer paint on canvas Bears artist's name 'Alan Winderoo', size and Warlayirti Artists catalogue number 349/90 together with exhibition label on the reverse

Est: $12,000 AUD - $18,000 AUDSold:
Sotheby'sMelbourne, AustraliaJuly 26, 2004

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ALAN WINDEROO TJAKAMARRA BORN CIRCA 1920 IMPIRRKARAWARNU 1990 119 by 90 cm Synthetic polymer paint on canvas Bears artist's name 'Alan Winderoo', size and Warlayirti Artists catalogue number 349/90 together with exhibition label on the reverse Provenance: Painted in 1990 at Wirrimanu (Balgo Hills), for Warlayirti Artists Dreamtime Gallery, Brisbane The Sam Barry Collection Exhibited: Dreamtime Gallery, Queensland, 1990 of the Western Desert, Bond University Campus Gallery, Queensland, 18-31 October 1990 This painting is sold with an accompanying certificate from Warlayirti Artists, Balgo Hills that reads in part: 'Artist's Country. The painting depicts an important Law site that is associated with Water Dreaming and rain- making rituals. The many campsites that the artist's ancestors have used over the ages are seen as are the sacred caves where only initiated men may enter. Some of these designs are similar to body decorations used by "countrymen" for this place.'

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Sotheby's
July 26, 2004, 06:30 PM GMT

926 High Street Armadale, Melbourne, ACT, 3143, AU