PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Nawanji Gawarren 1999 natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen...

PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija)
Nawanji Gawarren 1999
natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen
inscribed verso with artist's initials and Jirrawun Arts cat. no. PT999.38
122 x 136cm

PROVENANCE:
Jirrawun Arts, Western Australia
The Collection of William Mora Galleries, Melbourne

OTHER NOTES:
© Phyllis Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2024

This painting shows a big cave - nawanji - in limestone country near the place called Gawarren in the Bungle-Bungles. This place used to be an important camping area for Gija people before the European invasion. People used to take shelter there in the wet season. There are lots of hand stencils and other paintings in the cave.

Provenance: Jirrawun Arts, Western Australia
The Collection of William Mora Galleries, Melbourne Dimensions: 122 x 136cm Artist Name: PHYLLIS THOMAS (1933-2018) (Language group: Gija) Medium: natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen Notes: © Phyllis Thomas/Copyright Agency, 2024

This painting shows a big cave - nawanji - in limestone country near the place called Gawarren in the Bungle-Bungles. This place used to be an important camping area for Gija people before the European invasion. People used to take shelter there in the wet season. There are lots of hand stencils and other paintings in the cave.