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Arlatyeye lV (The big yam); Emily Kame KNGWARREYE; 1991; 1991.04; © Estate of Emily K Kngwarreye / Copyright Agency 2022

From:Benalla Art Gallery

Name/TitleArlatyeye lV (The big yam)

About this objectBorn: Alhalkere, Northern Territory, Australia, c. 1910; Died: Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia 1996

Language group: Anmatyerr, Central Desert region

MakerEmily Kame KNGWARREYE

Maker Roleartist

Date Made1991

Period20th Century

Medium and Materialssynthetic polymer paint on canvas

Inscription and MarksRecto:
Not signed, not dated, not titled

Verso:
“Emily Kngwarreye / 1Y06” in black marker in upper left of canvas

Measurements229.5 x 129.8 cm [canvas]

Subject and Association DescriptionFood growth yam, Seeds, Sand, Indigenous Art, Painting, Abstract, Landscape

Named CollectionBenalla Art Gallery Collection

Credit LinePurchased with Benalla Art Gallery Advisory Council Funds, 1991
© Estate of Emily K Kngwarreye / Copyright Agency 2022

Object TypePainting

Object number1991.04

Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved