TJAPALTJARRI WARLIMPIRINGA (PINTUPI). NE IN 1950. TINGARI.20 - Lot 275

TJAPALTJARRI WARLIMPIRINGA (PINTUPI). NE IN 1950. TINGARI.2007. Warlimpiringa was born in the Gibson Desert in Western Australia. In 1984, he was one of a group of 9 Aborigines who emerged from the desert and made the headlines. They were called "the Last Nomads". They came out of the desert to the world to find women for himself and his two brothers Thomas and Walala. He started painting in 1987 for the Papunya Tula community. His style is very characteristic with his representations of the Tingari cycles. His paintings are highly sought after and are part of the most important collections. Acrylic on canvas (belgian linen). - size 96.5 x 123 cm Provenance : Sandy commissioned in Alice Springs, Western Desert Aboriginal Art (Melbourne), private collection Paris. A certificate will be provided with the work.