Kunmanara (Wingu) Tingima (1935 - 2010)

KUNGKARRAKALPA, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

143.0 x 159.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, date and Tjungu Palya Artists cat. TPWT08026

Tjungu Palya Artists, South Australia
Vivien Anderson Gallery, Melbourne
Private collection, United States of America

This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tjungu Palya which states in part: 'This is Kuru Ala a sacred place for the Kurungarrakalpa (Seven Sisters' story). Kangkuru munu Malanypa nyinanyi (the older sister is sitting with her younger sister). This place Kuru Ala is a sacred place filled with women's stories. At sun set all the rocks glow red.'