Title: Mistletoes & Bananas
ID: 09111979
Artist: Marie Ryder
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 31x31 cm
This artwork depicts Mistletoes and Banana, both an important food source for Aboriginal people in central Australia
The Mistletoes, an edible fruit are gathered by the Aboriginal women and children. The fruits are red, orange, black or yellow when ripe. Emus and some bird species eat this fruit as well. Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people call the Mistletoe- Ingkwerrpme 
The Bush banana is called Alangkwe . It is a totem to certain people. The women gathered the fruit promptly after rainfall, otherwise if left to long the fruit and flowers become too hot.
If you would like to know more about Mistletoes & Bananas and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
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
This artwork depicts Mistletoes and Banana, both an important food source for Aboriginal people in central Australia
The Mistletoes, an edible fruit are gathered by the Aboriginal women and children. The fruits are red, orange, black or yellow when ripe. Emus and some bird species eat this fruit as well. Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people call the Mistletoe- Ingkwerrpme
The Bush banana is called Alangkwe . It is a totem to certain people. The women gathered the fruit promptly after rainfall, otherwise if left to long the fruit and flowers become too hot.
If you would like to know more about Mistletoes & Bananas and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 31x31 cm
This artwork depicts Mistletoes and Banana, both an important food source for Aboriginal people in central Australia
The Mistletoes, an edible fruit are gathered by the Aboriginal women and children. The fruits are red, orange, black or yellow when ripe. Emus and some bird species eat this fruit as well. Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people call the Mistletoe- Ingkwerrpme
The Bush banana is called Alangkwe . It is a totem to certain people. The women gathered the fruit promptly after rainfall, otherwise if left to long the fruit and flowers become too hot.
If you would like to know more about Mistletoes & Bananas and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
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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