Snake Vine (Ngalyipi) Dreaming 2001

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.

Estimate: $10000 - 15000

Result Hammer: $9000