Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming (Arnkerrth)

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Title: Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming (Arnkerrth)

ID: 0701564

Artist: Kathleen Petyarre

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 61 x 61 cm

The painting depicts the ancestral tracks of the Arnkerrth aboriginal glossary button.
The Mountain Devil Lizard is one of the most significant Dreamings and is attached to Atnangker aboriginal glossary button - the artist's homeland.


The defined lines branching from the centre of the artwork explains as follows:

  • The left hand top corner- depicts the Dreaming track of the Arnkerrth, as she performs her dance
  • The right hand top corner- refers to track the men continue on towards Tennant Creek and the Emu Dreaming. Half way along this track is the stopping point for women
  • The bottom right hand corner- depicts the track to the Yam Dreaming, Alhalker aboriginal glossary button country
  • The shape depicts the Rockhole, important Dreaming country for Arnkerrth

Certain skin groups own this Totem and is celebrated in their Awelye aboriginal glossary button ceremonies. Through body painting, song lines and dance cycle they re-enact Arnkerrth.


If you would like to know more about the Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:


We recommended to read the book KATHLEEN PETYARRE, Genius of Place Essays by Christine Nicholls and Ian North, which illustrates in detail Kathleen Petyarre's Dreaming stories.


 


Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming (Arnkerrth)

An Australian Aboriginal artwork should always be issued with a Certificate of Provenance, also known as a Certificate of Authenticity. This document contains vital information on the artist, as well as details about the artwork itself. When selling on an artwork, please ensure that this document is passed on. Authenticity of Provenance means that the origin or authorship of a work of art has been correctly identified.

Central Art follows a well defined provenance and authenticity process to ensure that we are an exemplar in our business practice . Careful and detailed documentation follows – each work is given a catalogue number, inscribed on the back of the artwork with the Central Art stamped logo, the artist's signature and the title of the work.





Our Certificate of Provenance contains the following information:

  • Artwork title and depiction
  • Catalogue number
  • Dimensions
  • Medium
  • Date of completion
  • Artists name
  • Date of birth
  • Region
  • Language group
  • Description the artwork represents
  • Portrait of the artist and the work (as shown in image above)
  • Portrait of the artist signing the work
  • Our business and contacts details
  • Authorising signature from a person on behalf of Central Art

Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:

This work is copyright. The copyright is owned by the Artist and his/her people. This painting may not be reproduced in part, in whole, or in any other form without the permission of the Artist or his/her inheritors clearly in writing, with all knowledge prior to final proof to the family concerned – then only when clearance has been approved.

 

Description

The painting depicts the ancestral tracks of the Arnkerrth aboriginal glossary button.
The Mountain Devil Lizard is one of the most significant Dreamings and is attached to Atnangker aboriginal glossary button - the artist's homeland.


The defined lines branching from the centre of the artwork explains as follows:

  • The left hand top corner- depicts the Dreaming track of the Arnkerrth, as she performs her dance
  • The right hand top corner- refers to track the men continue on towards Tennant Creek and the Emu Dreaming. Half way along this track is the stopping point for women
  • The bottom right hand corner- depicts the track to the Yam Dreaming, Alhalker aboriginal glossary button country
  • The shape depicts the Rockhole, important Dreaming country for Arnkerrth

Certain skin groups own this Totem and is celebrated in their Awelye aboriginal glossary button ceremonies. Through body painting, song lines and dance cycle they re-enact Arnkerrth.


If you would like to know more about the Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:


We recommended to read the book KATHLEEN PETYARRE, Genius of Place Essays by Christine Nicholls and Ian North, which illustrates in detail Kathleen Petyarre's Dreaming stories.


 


Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 61 x 61 cm

The painting depicts the ancestral tracks of the Arnkerrth aboriginal glossary button.
The Mountain Devil Lizard is one of the most significant Dreamings and is attached to Atnangker aboriginal glossary button - the artist's homeland.


The defined lines branching from the centre of the artwork explains as follows:

  • The left hand top corner- depicts the Dreaming track of the Arnkerrth, as she performs her dance
  • The right hand top corner- refers to track the men continue on towards Tennant Creek and the Emu Dreaming. Half way along this track is the stopping point for women
  • The bottom right hand corner- depicts the track to the Yam Dreaming, Alhalker aboriginal glossary button country
  • The shape depicts the Rockhole, important Dreaming country for Arnkerrth

Certain skin groups own this Totem and is celebrated in their Awelye aboriginal glossary button ceremonies. Through body painting, song lines and dance cycle they re-enact Arnkerrth.


If you would like to know more about the Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:


We recommended to read the book KATHLEEN PETYARRE, Genius of Place Essays by Christine Nicholls and Ian North, which illustrates in detail Kathleen Petyarre's Dreaming stories.


 


Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming (Arnkerrth)

An Australian Aboriginal artwork should always be issued with a Certificate of Provenance, also known as a Certificate of Authenticity. This document contains vital information on the artist, as well as details about the artwork itself. When selling on an artwork, please ensure that this document is passed on. Authenticity of Provenance means that the origin or authorship of a work of art has been correctly identified.

Central Art follows a well defined provenance and authenticity process to ensure that we are an exemplar in our business practice . Careful and detailed documentation follows – each work is given a catalogue number, inscribed on the back of the artwork with the Central Art stamped logo, the artist's signature and the title of the work.





Our Certificate of Provenance contains the following information:

  • Artwork title and depiction
  • Catalogue number
  • Dimensions
  • Medium
  • Date of completion
  • Artists name
  • Date of birth
  • Region
  • Language group
  • Description the artwork represents
  • Portrait of the artist and the work (as shown in image above)
  • Portrait of the artist signing the work
  • Our business and contacts details
  • Authorising signature from a person on behalf of Central Art

Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:

This work is copyright. The copyright is owned by the Artist and his/her people. This painting may not be reproduced in part, in whole, or in any other form without the permission of the Artist or his/her inheritors clearly in writing, with all knowledge prior to final proof to the family concerned – then only when clearance has been approved.

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