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1979
Language Group:Anmatyerre
Country:Ilkawerne (El-go-an-na) , Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium:Acrylic on Canvas
Subjects:Men's Story, Tyankern (Mulga Berries) Dreaming, Ntang Artety (Mulga Seed) Dreaming, Aremela Rockhole
Anthony is a younger son of Paddy and Eileen Bird and grandson to Ada Bird Petyarre.
Anthony's country and stories are passed down from his ancestors. His stories are associated to Mulga Bore country where he lives and where Lindsay Bird Mpetyane is the chief custodian. Anthony's style of painting reflects the work of his grandfather, fathers and brothers.
Anthony paints the story of the Tyankern, a sweet edible berry that belongs to a type of mistletoe found growing on the mulga tree. This is a very important story for Anthony that belongs to his country, Ilkawerne (El-go-an-na) . This story, its songs, dances and symbols have been passed down to Anthony.