Shop

Story

Maggie paints the story of the rat-tail goosefoot or green crumbweed plant (Dysphania kAlpari). In Maggie’s language it is called Alpar. This small, erect herb is sticky to touch and scented heavily of citrus. Growing especially well in Mulga tree communities, it is found in abundance in Maggie’s home in the Utopia Region, north east of Alice Springs. It produces small clustered flowers that form long spikes, resembling that of a rat tail, as well as small black shiny seeds. These seeds are high in protein and low in fibre. Due to the sticky nature of this plant, the seeds are not shed as soon as they mature, making them available much later in the season than most other plants.

Read More ▾

Maggie Bird Mpetyane

Maggie Bird is the eldest daughter of Paddy and Eileen Bird of Mulga Bore and granddaughter to well-known painter Ada Bird Petyarre.

See more

Why Maliyaa?

  • Free shipping worldwide
  • 100% money back guarantee
  • Authenticity and ethics
  • Great service
  • Years of experience

Rat Tail Plant Dreaming

Select your currency

EUR€175

Colour

, , ,

Artist

Style

,

Size
Area

Northern Territory

Material

CAT No mbmaag001 Category:

1 in stock

Need some help? Just call us!

Prefer chatting? We use Whatsapp!

Why Maliyaa?

  • Free shipping worldwide
  • 100% money back guarantee
  • Authenticity and ethics
  • Great service
  • Years of experience

Story

Maggie paints the story of the rat-tail goosefoot or green crumbweed plant (Dysphania kAlpari). In Maggie’s language it is called Alpar. This small, erect herb is sticky to touch and scented heavily of citrus. Growing especially well in Mulga tree communities, it is found in abundance in Maggie’s home in the Utopia Region, north east of Alice Springs. It produces small clustered flowers that form long spikes, resembling that of a rat tail, as well as small black shiny seeds. These seeds are high in protein and low in fibre. Due to the sticky nature of this plant, the seeds are not shed as soon as they mature, making them available much later in the season than most other plants.

Read More ▾

Maggie Bird Mpetyane

Maggie Bird is the eldest daughter of Paddy and Eileen Bird of Mulga Bore and granddaughter to well-known painter Ada Bird Petyarre.

See more

Story

Maggie paints the story of the rat-tail goosefoot or green crumbweed plant (Dysphania kAlpari). In Maggie’s language it is called Alpar. This small, erect herb is sticky to touch and scented heavily of citrus. Growing especially well in Mulga tree communities, it is found in abundance in Maggie’s home in the Utopia Region, north east of Alice Springs. It produces small clustered flowers that form long spikes, resembling that of a rat tail, as well as small black shiny seeds. These seeds are high in protein and low in fibre. Due to the sticky nature of this plant, the seeds are not shed as soon as they mature, making them available much later in the season than most other plants.

Read More ▾

Maggie Bird Mpetyane

Maggie Bird is the eldest daughter of Paddy and Eileen Bird of Mulga Bore and granddaughter to well-known painter Ada Bird Petyarre.

See more

Recommended artworks

Select your currency