Margaret Scobie

Bush Medicine Leaves

2
votes

vote
Bush Medicine Leaves
© 2009 Central Art - Aboriginal Art Store
Bush Medicine Leaves

Margaret Scobie

Bush Medicine Leaves

Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 0710766
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 198x207
Year: 2007
Price: AUD$6,050.00 inc. GST

 

This painting depicts particular leaves the Aboriginal women collect from Utopia aboriginal dictionary button in central Australia. These leaves contain medicinal properties. The leaves are boiled , kangaroo resin added and made into a paste, which Aboriginal people use as a bush medicine for wounds, cuts, bites, boils and rashes.


Bush medicine is important to the women and homage is paid in their awelye aboriginal dictionary button ceremonies.


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

The Art Lover's Vote
Vote for this artwork and share it with other Aboriginal art devotees!

2
votes

vote

 

 

Further Research

Search