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Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri (born circa 1932)
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Description
Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri (born circa 1932)
MOUNTAIN DEVIL 1984
Synthetic polymer paint on linen
122 by 61cm
Provenance:
Painted for Papunya Tula Artists at Mbanghara in February 1984
Private Collection Texas
This painting is sold with an accompanying certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists Alice Springs catalogue number CP840218. The certificate reads in part: "In this painting the artist has shown designs associated with the ceremonies concerning the small lizard commonly known as the Mountain Devil. The roundels depict ths camp sites while the adjacent 'U' shapes are the seated women. The wavy lines show the hair-string used by the women for their head decoration during the dancing."
MOUNTAIN DEVIL 1984
Synthetic polymer paint on linen
122 by 61cm
Provenance:
Painted for Papunya Tula Artists at Mbanghara in February 1984
Private Collection Texas
This painting is sold with an accompanying certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists Alice Springs catalogue number CP840218. The certificate reads in part: "In this painting the artist has shown designs associated with the ceremonies concerning the small lizard commonly known as the Mountain Devil. The roundels depict ths camp sites while the adjacent 'U' shapes are the seated women. The wavy lines show the hair-string used by the women for their head decoration during the dancing."