Raymond Walters Japanangka

Rain in the Desert

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Rain in the Desert
© 2009 Central Art - Aboriginal Art Store
Rain in the Desert

Raymond Walters Japanangka

Rain in the Desert

Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 0802934
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 101x95
Year: 2008
Price: AUD$1,760.00 inc. GST

 

The painting depicts the mountain ranges (background) during rainfall, changing the desert landscape of the Pitjantjatjaraaboriginal glossary button lands.

  • The black lines represent rain

The Kookathaaboriginal glossary button people living in the Pitjantjatjara lands follow the rain path, as many types of bush food flourish after the rain. This is an opportunity for the men to hunt, whilst the women and children gather bush tucker.


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