This artwork refers to the Bush plum, known as Arnwekety 
. The composition of colour and shape variations points to the geography and intimate knowledge of locations. The fine white dotted lines represent the tracks of the Aboriginal women.
The Bush Plum is of significance to the region of Utopia and the people who are attached to the Dreaming. The women celebrate the Bush plum in their awelye ceremonies, which includes body painting, many song lines and dance cycles to ensure its perpetual germination and to re-enact the ancestor spirits.
This native plant produces white flowers followed by berries. When ripened the berries turn from purple to black. These fruits are edible and taste sweet and is a favourite bush tucker for Aboriginal people. Arnwekety is also a food source for emus, bush turkeys and many native birds.
If you would like to know more about the Bush Plum Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
- Bush Plum Dreaming
- Aboriginal Women
- Utopia Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert
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Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:
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Description
This artwork refers to the Bush plum, known as Arnwekety . The composition of colour and shape variations points to the geography and intimate knowledge of locations. The fine white dotted lines represent the tracks of the Aboriginal women.
The Bush Plum is of significance to the region of Utopia and the people who are attached to the Dreaming. The women celebrate the Bush plum in their awelye ceremonies, which includes body painting, many song lines and dance cycles to ensure its perpetual germination and to re-enact the ancestor spirits.
This native plant produces white flowers followed by berries. When ripened the berries turn from purple to black. These fruits are edible and taste sweet and is a favourite bush tucker for Aboriginal people. Arnwekety is also a food source for emus, bush turkeys and many native birds.
If you would like to know more about the Bush Plum Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
- Bush Plum Dreaming
- Aboriginal Women
- Utopia Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert
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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 73x71 cm
This artwork refers to the Bush plum, known as Arnwekety . The composition of colour and shape variations points to the geography and intimate knowledge of locations. The fine white dotted lines represent the tracks of the Aboriginal women.
The Bush Plum is of significance to the region of Utopia and the people who are attached to the Dreaming. The women celebrate the Bush plum in their awelye ceremonies, which includes body painting, many song lines and dance cycles to ensure its perpetual germination and to re-enact the ancestor spirits.
This native plant produces white flowers followed by berries. When ripened the berries turn from purple to black. These fruits are edible and taste sweet and is a favourite bush tucker for Aboriginal people. Arnwekety is also a food source for emus, bush turkeys and many native birds.
If you would like to know more about the Bush Plum Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
- Bush Plum Dreaming
- Aboriginal Women
- Utopia Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert
An Australian Aboriginal artwork should always be issued with a Certificate of Provenance, also known as a Certificate of Authenticity. This document contains vital information on the artist, as well as details about the artwork itself. When selling on an artwork, please ensure that this document is passed on. Authenticity of Provenance means that the origin or authorship of a work of art has been correctly identified.
Central Art follows a well defined provenance and authenticity process to ensure that we are an exemplar in our business practice . Careful and detailed documentation follows – each work is given a catalogue number, inscribed on the back of the artwork with the Central Art stamped logo, the artist's signature and the title of the work.
Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:
This work is copyright. The copyright is owned by the Artist and his/her people. This painting may not be reproduced in part, in whole, or in any other form without the permission of the Artist or his/her inheritors clearly in writing, with all knowledge prior to final proof to the family concerned – then only when clearance has been approved.
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