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Turkey
Tolson Tjupurrula
Pintupi (1942-2001)
Untitled (Straightening Spears ceremony), 1998
synthetic polymer paint on linen
122 x 91cm
PROVENANCE
Papunya Tula Artists, Pty Ltd, NT, cat.no.TT980158; accompanied by original
certificate of authenticity
Private Collection, Sydney
Documentation reads
During mythological times a group of men camped at the site of Illyingaugau
near the secret cave site of Mitukatjirri, south-east of the Kintore Community.
The rows of dots through this work represent spears which the men are
straightening. This is done by slightly warming the spear over a fire
and straightening while it is warm. These men were preparing their spears
as they had heard of a possible confrontation with a group of men from
the Tjikari area further north.