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:

• Aboriginal Food
• Aboriginal Women