Lot 47
Sandra Ken (c.1968 - )
Tjala Tjukurpa - Honey Ant Story, 2011 synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen 101 x 152 cm $2,000 - 3,000 PROVENANCE Tjungu Palya, SA accompanied by a certificate cat #381-11 Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi, VIC Private Collection, ACT EXHIBITED Malparara - Friends Together, Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi, Melbourne VIC, 2011 “Sandra is telling the story of the Tjala or Honey Ants which are found about a metre underground beneath Mulga trees. The Honey Ant tunnels that lead down to the ant’s nests are called Nyinantu. The Honey Ant larvae are called ipilykaipilyka. Honey Ants are highly favoured food source.” - Artist Statement