Dolly Mills Petyarre
Yam Seed Dreaming
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Dolly Mills Petyarre
Yam Seed Dreaming
Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: IW5712
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 70x57
Year: 2009
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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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