The painting depicts Aboriginal iconography referring to waterholes (soakages), which are culturally significant to Aboriginal people in Central Australia.
A soakage is is source of water for Aboriginal people living in desert regions of Central Australia. The water generally seeps into the sand. The Aboriginal people would soup out the sand or mud using a coolamon (wooden bowl) or woomera, until clean water can be seen in the base of the hole.
- Each circle motif represents a waterhole or soakage
If you would like to know more about Waterholes and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
- Aboriginal People
- Aboriginal Culture
- Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings
Aboriginal Symbols Glossary:
(Click on a symbol icon to learn about the meaning)
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.
Description
The painting depicts Aboriginal iconography referring to waterholes (soakages), which are culturally significant to Aboriginal people in Central Australia.
A soakage is is source of water for Aboriginal people living in desert regions of Central Australia. The water generally seeps into the sand. The Aboriginal people would soup out the sand or mud using a coolamon (wooden bowl) or woomera, until clean water can be seen in the base of the hole.
- Each circle motif represents a waterhole or soakage
If you would like to know more about Waterholes and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
- Aboriginal People
- Aboriginal Culture
- Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings
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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 48x30 cm
The painting depicts Aboriginal iconography referring to waterholes (soakages), which are culturally significant to Aboriginal people in Central Australia.
A soakage is is source of water for Aboriginal people living in desert regions of Central Australia. The water generally seeps into the sand. The Aboriginal people would soup out the sand or mud using a coolamon (wooden bowl) or woomera, until clean water can be seen in the base of the hole.
- Each circle motif represents a waterhole or soakage
If you would like to know more about Waterholes and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
- Aboriginal People
- Aboriginal Culture
- Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings
Aboriginal Symbols Glossary:
(Click on a symbol icon to learn about the meaning)
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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