Lot 6157: John John Bennett Tjapangati (ca. 1930 - 2002)

59.8 x 72in (152 x 183cm)
Synthetic polymer paint on linen canvas
Artist's name, Catalogue # 200211, imprint of Yanda Aboriginal Art Pty. Ltd., Alice Springs, NT on reverse.
Commissioned by Yanda Aboriginal Art, Pty. Ltd., Alice Springs, NT in affiliation with Arnhemland Art Pty. Ltd., Darwin, NT, Australia.

Provenance:
Yanda Aboriginal Art, Pty. Ltd., Alice Springs, NT
Arnhem Land Art Pty. Ltd., Darwin, NT, Australia
Private American Collection

This painting represents a number of water soakage sites at Yatturlunga, southwest of Jupiter Well. In Mythological times a large group of Tingari Men camped at this site before traveling east passing through Kiwirrkura, then on to Tarkul, north of Mt. Webb and then north to Lake Mackay. Eventually coming to rest at Kulkuta. At this point, they performed ceremonies and interacted with the local tribesmen. As the Tingari is of a secret nature, nothing more is available to be told.

The painting comes with a certificate and a story of the painting issued by Arnhemland Pty. Ltd., Darwin, NT, Australia.