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Bush Plum Dreamingby Polly Nelson NungalaThe painting depicts the bush plum ( Anwekety ), a staple Aboriginal food source (bush tucker), gathered by the Aboriginal women from Utopia, Aboriginal Art Regions of Central Australia. In Awelye ceremonies the women celebrate the spirit of the bush plum to ensure future productivity. This fruit is only available for a few weeks of the year and the plant is recognised by Aboriginal people for its medicinal qualities (bush medicine). |
ArtistPolly was born around 1940 at Utopia, north east of Alice Springs in central Australia. Polly’s sister, Lena Skinner Ngal, and brother, Johnny Skinner, are also known artists. Polly’s artwork depiction are of the Bush Plum, an significant 'Dreaming' to whose who have rights to paint the stories. Another significant depiction of the artist is Awelye, ochre designs painted onto women’s bodies during their traditional ceremonies. Artist has Passed Away1939-2018 Out of respect for Aboriginal culture Central Art has removed the artist's photograph. |
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