Gloria Petyarre

Medicine Leaves

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Gloria Petyarre

Medicine Leaves

Code: 10082244
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 122x146
Year: 2010
Price: $

The painting depicts particular leaves from plant species, which contain medicinal properties. The Aboriginal women from Utopia in Central Australia gather the leaves. The leaves are boiled, resin is added and mixed into a paste, which is used as bush medicine for many ailments.

The Bush Medicine Dreaming is celebrated in their awelye ceremonies.

If you would like to know more about Bush Medicine Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles, or view Video interview with Aboriginal Artist Gloria Petyarre:

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