JUDY NAPANGARDI WATSON born c1925
Snake Vine (Ngalyipi) Dreaming 2001
Estimate: $10000 - 15000
Sold For:
$9000 hammer
Description
JUDY NAPANGARDI WATSON born c1925
Warlpiri language group
Snake Vine (Ngalyipi) Dreaming 2001
synthetic polymer paint on linen
152.5 x 122.0 cm
inscribed verso: JUDY WATSON NAPANGARDI JN 0547
Provenance:
Private collection, Victoria
Lawson-Menzies, Sydney, 14 November 2007, lot 246
Private collection, Melbourne
The snake vine is an important ceremonial item. It is used to bind branches and feathers to the dancers bodies so it is especially revered. The vine is illustrated by the sinuous lines and the dancing women by the U shapes. The brillant colours represent the country to the west of Yuendumu where the vine grows.
Result Hammer: $9000
Location
VIEWING MELBOURNE
3 - 6 December 11am-6pm
Menzies Gallery
1 Darling St.,
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141
VIEWING SYDNEY
10 - 15 December 11am-6pm
Menzies Gallery
12 Todman Avenue
KENSINGTON NSW 2033