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Long Tom
Tjapanangka
Pintupi/Ngaatjatjarra (ca.1930–2006)
Puli Tjuti (Many Mountains), 2000
synthetic polymer paint on linen
126 x 216.5cm
PROVENANCE
Creative Native, Fremantle, WA, cat.no.LT00200081; accompanied by original
certificate of authenticity
Private Collection, Perth
Exhibited
The Tjukurpa Collection: An exhibition of Aboriginal paintings from remote
desert communities, Central TAFE Art Gallery, Perth, 31 August –
12 September 2001.
Documentation reads
Long Tom tells the story of how he would have to travel over these mountains
(a range at the back of Haasts Bluff) to get to Papunya. In the early
days Long Tom liked to travel, not only for the enjoyment of using his
traditional skills and exploring his country, but also for his job as
a stockman. In later years when Long Tom found the skill to paint, he
would use the hills as a back-drop in his paintings; an image that was
to become something of a signature style. The mountain range is the home
of the snake.