The painting depicts the seed of the pencil yam plant, which is a stable food source (bush tucker) gathered by the Aboriginal women from Alhalkere country, Utopia in Central Australia.

The women pay homage to the spirit of the Yam plant in their ceremonies to ensure perpetual germination. Ceremonies include many song lines and dance cycles.

If you would like to know more about the Yam Seed Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles or to view video footage of Womens Ceremony:

• Aboriginal Women
• Aboriginal Food
• Awelye
• Aboriginal Music




• Aboriginal women dancing - Video Yuendumu women dancing during Awelye ceremony

Aboriginal Symbols Glossary:
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