Lyndsay Bird Mpetyane (C.1935)
Utopia, Central Australia - Eastern Anmatyerre Language Group
"Men'S Ceremony", 2006
Acrylic On Belgian Linen

Overview

An Acrylic On Belgian Linen Painting By Lyndsay Bird Mpetyane Depicting Sacred Ceremonial Sites Through The Artist'S Snake Dreaming, As Documented On The Accompanying Certificate Of Authenticity From Central Art Aboriginal Art Store, Alice Springs. The Composition Features A Central Concentric Circle Motif With Radiating Linear Elements, Surrounded By Curved Dotwork Patterns In Ochre, Red, Black And White Tones.

The Coa Documents This Work As Referencing Important Places Such As Elgoanna In The Utopia Region. Lyndsay Bird Mpetyane Is A Senior Law Man From The Utopia Region Who Began Painting With Acrylic On Canvas In 1987. His Works Are Held In Major Public Collections Including The National Gallery Of Australia, Powerhouse Museum, Museum Of Victoria, Queensland Art Gallery, Art Gallery Of Western Australia, Holmes A Court Collection And Artbank.

Specifications

* Artist: Lyndsay Bird Mpetyane (C.1935)
* Community/Region: Utopia, Central Australia
* Language Group: Eastern Anmatyerre
* Title: Men'S Ceremony
* Medium: Acrylic On Belgian Linen
* Date Of Completion: 2006
* Dimensions (Unframed): 90 X 60 Cm
* Signature: Inscribed "Lindsay" Verso Upper Centre In Blue Pen. Name Also Inscribed On Canvas Edge Lower Right.
* Certificate Of Authenticity: Yes - Central Art Aboriginal Art Store, Alice Springs, Dated 8/12/10
* Catalogue Number: #Iw3602
* Sold Unframed On Stretcher Bars

Condition Notes

Good. Minor Paint Residue And Marks Visible On Canvas Edges. Stretcher Bars Intact. Canvas Taut. A Red Support Bar Has Been Added Across The Mid-Section Of The Verso. Refer To Images.Fal
991855+2

Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia

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