The painting depicts the seeds (white circles) of the yam plant, is a staple food source for Aboriginal people .The women from Alhalkere, Utopia in Central Australia perform ceremonies to ensure its perpetual germination. The seed (Kame) also is used as bush medicine for its healing qualities as eye soothers.
The linear pattern represents the body markings applied to the upper body for awelye ceremonies.
If you would like to know more about the Bush Yam 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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The painting depicts the seeds (white circles) of the yam plant, is a staple food source for Aboriginal people .The women from Alhalkere, Utopia in Central Australia perform ceremonies to ensure its perpetual germination. The seed (Kame) also is used as bush medicine for its healing qualities as eye soothers.
The linear pattern represents the body markings applied to the upper body for awelye ceremonies.
If you would like to know more about the Bush Yam and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
- Aboriginal Women
- Awelye ( Womens Ceremony) Art
- Aboriginal Food
- Utopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert
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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 83x73 cm
Artist: Patricia Kamara Rambler
The painting depicts the seeds (white circles) of the yam plant, is a staple food source for Aboriginal people .The women from Alhalkere, Utopia in Central Australia perform ceremonies to ensure its perpetual germination. The seed (Kame) also is used as bush medicine for its healing qualities as eye soothers.
The linear pattern represents the body markings applied to the upper body for awelye ceremonies.
If you would like to know more about the Bush Yam 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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