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Dorothy Napangardi (Australian, 1950 - 2013).

Sold for $7,000 at Fine Estate Inc. on Mar 22, 2026.

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Lot description

Dorothy Napangardi (Australian, 1950 - 2013). Mina Mina. Acrylic on linen, signed 'Dorothy' on canvas verso, framed. 47 1/2 x 48in. (120.5 x 122cm). 49 x 49in. (124.5 x 124.5cm/frame). Dorothy Napangardi (1950 - 2013) was a celebrated Australian contemporary Indigenous artist from Yuendumu in the Tanami Desert region of Central Australia, 293 km northwest of Alice Springs. Dorothy was known for her love of hunting and being in her country "Mina Mina". She loved to look and listen to her land, which greatly inspired her paintings. Through painting and art, Dorothy explained that she felt a closer connection to her country and ancestors. Dorothy's subject "Mina Mina" represents her stories and significant ceremonial sites in her land. Many Dreaming stories are associated with this country "Mina Mina".

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