Jeannie Petyarre

Bush Yam Dreaming

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Bush Yam Dreaming
Bush Yam Dreaming

Jeannie Petyarre

Bush Yam Dreaming

Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 08111401
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 146x85
Year: 2008
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The painting depicts the transition of the seasons referring to the leaves from the Pencil Yam plant. Aboriginal women use their digging stick to gather the edible white root, which is a principal food source (bush tucker) for Aboriginal people from Utopia in Central Australia.


The women honour the spirit of the Yam plant during awelye (womens ceremonies).


If you would like to know more about the Bush Yam Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:


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