작품 상세

JIMMY BAKER (c.1915 ‎- 2010) WAWITJA, 2007 synthetic polymer paint on canvas SIGNED: bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, community (Kanpi) and Tjungu Palya Artists cat. TPJB07123 DIMENSIONS: 109.5 x 78.0 cm PROVENANCE: Tjungu Palya Artists, Nyapari, South Australia‎ Marshall Arts, Adelaide‎ Private Collection, Melbourne ESSAY: This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tjungu Palya Artists that states: ‘This place is close to Kanpi and is called Wawitja. Ngura pulka, inma pulkana (There is a large camp here and important ceremonial song and dance are associated with this place). Wati wanampi (watersnake man). This is my country and I can sing the story for this country). This work is located in our Melbourne gallery.