Waterhole
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Waterhole
Code: 12022462
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 112x42cm
Year: 2012
Price: $
The Aboriginal symbols depicted in this artwork tell a story of two men (U shaped icons) sitting at a waterhole (circle). Other symbols depicted are dotted lines which represent the journey path.
Waterholes were traditionally important sources of water for Aboriginal people in Central Australia. Knowing the precise location of each waterhole or soakage was extremely valuable knowledge.
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Tags: aboriginal artist bevan clancy tjampitjimpa | aboriginal culture | aboriginal food | aboriginal symbols | affordable art | central australia
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