KITJINGARRA, 2002

Important Aboriginal Works of Art
Melbourne
25 May 2016
87

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

(c.1934 – 2009)
KITJINGARRA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 74.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 598/02

Private sale
Provenance

Warlayirti Artists, Balgo Hills
Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi, Melbourne (label attached verso)
Private collection, Melbourne

Catalogue text

This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Warlayirti Artists that states: ‘Boxer has painted his country called Kitjingarra, which is along the central sections of Sturt Creek, or Purkitji, north of Balgo. The central cross design depicts the main channel of purkitji as it runs through this country, while the numerous smaller channels are also shown, draing into the main channel.’