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Lorna
Fencer Naparrula
Warlpiri (c.1924–2007)
Water Dreaming, 1999
synthetic polymer paint on linen
80 x 59cm; framed
PROVENANCE
Ikuntji Womens Centre, WA, cat.no.IK96NJ9
Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery, Sydney, cat.no.5854; accompanied by original
certificate of authenticity
Private Collection, Sydney
Documentation reads
This painting belongs to women of the Nakamarra skin groups. It shows
the country in flood. At this time the dry claypans fill up and overflow
to become rivers and eventually water completely covers the landscape.
The place is Duck Ponds. This is the artist’s country and the home
of the water snake.