Home » Shop » Thorny Lizard SkinSharon Numina200x50cm
Thorny Lizard Skin<br>Sharon Numina<br>200x50cm
Thorny Lizard Skin<br>Sharon Numina<br>200x50cm - Image 2
Thorny Lizard Skin<br>Sharon Numina<br>200x50cm - Image 3
Thorny Lizard Skin<br>Sharon Numina<br>200x50cm - Image 4
Thorny Lizard Skin<br>Sharon Numina<br>200x50cm - Image 5

Thorny Lizard Skin
Sharon Numina
200x50cm

$710.00

Artist name: Sharon Numina
Community: North Utopia Central Desert
Materials: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 200cm by 50cm
Year: 2025

Thorny Lizard Skin by Sharon Numina draws inspiration from the distinctive markings and textured skin of the thorny lizard, a small desert reptile found across the sandy landscapes of Central Australia. The thorny lizard, known for its patterned body and ability to blend into the desert environment, has long been part of the natural life observed by Aboriginal families living on and moving through Country.

In this work, Sharon Numina interprets the intricate surface of the lizard’s skin through rhythmic dotting and repeated pattern. The layered marks reflect the scales and textures of the reptile, while also echoing the patterns found in the desert landscape where the thorny lizard lives.

The painting celebrates the close observation of nature that is central to life on Country. Animals such as the thorny lizard are part of the wider environment that Aboriginal people understand deeply through generations of knowledge, movement, and connection to land.

Through colour, pattern, and repetition, Sharon Numina’s work captures both the beauty of the desert environment and the subtle details of the creatures that inhabit it.

Provenance & Authenticity:
✔️ This is 100% authentic Aboriginal art, painted by the artist
✔️ All artworks are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
✔️ The certificate includes artwork details, artist information, and confirms authenticity

By purchasing this artwork, you are directly supporting Aboriginal artists and helping sustain cultural practice, storytelling, and community livelihoods.

Display & Framing:
-Artwork is unframed
-Shipped rolled to ensure safe international delivery
-Professional stretching or framing is recommended
-Ideal for living rooms, offices, entryways, galleries, or curated collections

Care Instructions:
-Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
-Keep away from moisture or high humidity
-Frame or stretch promptly to preserve the artwork long-term

Shipping & Packaging:
📦 FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE
-Artwork is carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy protective cylinder
-Wrapped in acid-free paper and protective materials
-Fully insured during transit

⏱ Estimated Delivery Times:
-Australia: 3–7 business days
-International: 7–14 business days (depending on destination)

🌍 International Customers:
Customs duties, VAT, and import taxes may apply and are payable by the buyer.

Returns & Exchanges:
-Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery
-Artwork must be returned in original condition
-Buyer is responsible for return shipping unless artwork arrives damaged

 

1 in stock

SKU: NFA-0752 Categories: , , , , , Tags: , , ,

Description

Sharon Numina

Sharon Numina Napanangka (born 1981) is a distinguished Aboriginal artist from the Central Desert region of Australia. She is a member of the Anmatyerre language group and hails from the lands of Stirling Station (near Tennant Creek, NT) and the broader Utopia region.

Sharon is one of six sisters (and three brothers) born to the celebrated painter Barbara Pananka Mbitjana (also known as Barbara Price), who taught her daughters the art practice rooted in their desert country.

Sharon’s work focuses on themes such as bush medicine plants, bush tucker, “My Country” dreaming, emu and thorny‐lizard tracks, and women’s ceremonial body-painting designs. Through layered dots and fluid sweeping lines, she translates her cultural knowledge and connection to her ancestral landscape into vibrant acrylic on canvas works.

Today, Sharon lives in Darwin along with her sisters, where she continues to produce works that both honour her cultural lineage and shine as contemporary art pieces appreciated by collectors throughout Australia and internationally.

 

 

 

Additional information

Weight 0.85 kg
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 110 cm
Size (cm)

92x70cm

Reviews

There are no reviews yet

Be the first to review “Thorny Lizard Skin
Sharon Numina
200x50cm”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related products