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.
This painting represents Aremela Rockhole. This is a sacred site for Anthony and his people. Larger concentric circles represent Aremela Rockhole and smaller circles represent smaller rock holes nearby at Aremela. Parallel lines represent travelling lines of the Ilkawerne (El-go-an-na) people to and from Aremela Rockhole.
