The painting depicts Quandongs or Merlpe to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people of central Australia.
The women gathered the red ripe quandongs to be eaten raw or dried and stored for later use, when bush tucker was scarce. Aboriginal people also used the Quandong for its medicinal properties in a form of tea which was drunk as a purgative. Quandong tree roots were also ground down and used as an infusion for the treatment of rheumatism.
Quandong trees possess an aromatic wood that was traditionally used by aboriginal people in "smoking ceremonies".
If you would like to know more about Quandongs and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
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Description
The painting depicts Quandongs or Merlpe to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people of central Australia.
The women gathered the red ripe quandongs to be eaten raw or dried and stored for later use, when bush tucker was scarce. Aboriginal people also used the Quandong for its medicinal properties in a form of tea which was drunk as a purgative. Quandong tree roots were also ground down and used as an infusion for the treatment of rheumatism.
Quandong trees possess an aromatic wood that was traditionally used by aboriginal people in "smoking ceremonies".
If you would like to know more about Quandongs and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 43x36 cm
The painting depicts Quandongs or Merlpe to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people of central Australia.
The women gathered the red ripe quandongs to be eaten raw or dried and stored for later use, when bush tucker was scarce. Aboriginal people also used the Quandong for its medicinal properties in a form of tea which was drunk as a purgative. Quandong tree roots were also ground down and used as an infusion for the treatment of rheumatism.
Quandong trees possess an aromatic wood that was traditionally used by aboriginal people in "smoking ceremonies".
If you would like to know more about Quandongs 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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