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Click to enlargec.1932 – 2002
- Region
- Western Desert
- Community
- Papunya
- Language group
- Anmatyerr (Anmatyerre)
Corkwood Dreaming, 2001
synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen
134.5 x 77.5 cm
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- Provenance
- Commissioned by Milanka Sullivan Australian Aboriginal Desert Art, Vic, Cat No. DRSN184 Private Collection Vic Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Australian Aboriginal Desert Art and three photos of the artist creating the work.
- Artwork story
- Clifford has painted an aspect of the Corkwood Dreaming songline that passes through Anmatjerre land near Napperby in the Tanami Desert region. Corkwood trees are covered in a thick bark which allows them to survive severe fire and regenerate new sprouts from the trunk. It produces nectar when it is in flower and attracts many birds, particularly honey eaters, who favour the sweet and sticky substance.