Jeannie Petyarre

Bush Yam Leaves

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Bush Yam Leaves
© 2009 Central Art - Aboriginal Art Store
Bush Yam Leaves

Jeannie Petyarre

Bush Yam Leaves

Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 09061623
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 148x88
Year: 2009
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The artwork represents leaves from the Pencil yam plant, as well as the seasonal transition changes. Aboriginal women use their digging stick to gather the edible white root, which is a principal food source (bush tucker) for Aboriginal people
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