Rosemary Petyarre

Bush Yam Dreaming

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Bush Yam Dreaming
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Bush Yam Dreaming

Rosemary Petyarre

Bush Yam Dreaming

Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 046104
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 126x114
Year: 2004
Price: NFS

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The painting depicts topography of the bush yam plant and its complex root system, which is principal food source (bush tucker) for Aboriginal people.


The Aboriginal women from Alhalkere country, Utopia, Aboriginal Art Regions of Central Australia use digging sticks to gather the yams.


The woman also pay homage to the spirit of the yam plant in their ceremonies to ensure to perpetual germination.


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