Coolamon by Marcia Alice Panangka
Aboriginal men and women in central Australia carve coolamons from dry wood they find or tree roots they have dug up. They often use the roots of river gum or mulga. Some coolamons are plain, while others have patterns and symbols relating to their Aboriginal culture.
The Aboriginal artists make the coolamon's beside the camp fire. They put a piece of fencing wire into the fire. When it is hot, they burn designs on the wood.
Coolamons are carved wooden dishes made in different shapes and sizes. Whenever the Aboriginal women went out to gather with their digging sticks, they took coolamons to hold the food they dug up. Also often used to carry water.
If you would like to know more about Coolamon and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
Aboriginal Symbols Glossary:
(Click on a symbol icon to learn about the meaning)
Our Gift Card Certificate of Provenance contains the following information:
- Artist Name: Marcia Alice Panangka
- Artists Region:
- Description:
- Item ID: MAO912413
This item is an authentic piece of craft made by an Australian Indigenous artist.
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