Dolly Mills Petyarre
Yam Seed Dreaming
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Dolly Mills Petyarre
Yam Seed Dreaming
Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 0605444
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 151x44
Year: 2006
Price: NFS
The artwork depicts the seasonal movement of the yam plant. The root system spreads underground and the Aboriginal women use traditional methods to locate the roots, which is an important food source for Aboriginal people. The women perform ceremonies and pay homage to the spirit of the yam plant to ensure perpetual germination.
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