This artwork depicts an aerial view of the Bush plum, which is a significant Dreaming to the Utopia region in central Australia. Arnwekety , its Aboriginal name for bush plum is a stable food source. When the bush plum seeds emerge from the ground the women celebrate this in their Awelye ceremonies, which is depicted in this artwork as a defined pattern.
Important elements associated with Women’s ceremony is the body paint design, songlines and dance cycles, which carry a deep spiritual meaning. Ceremonies are performed to recall their ancestors, to show respect for their country and to ensure productivity of the bush plum.
Gracie Morton Pwerle is a senior Alyawarr artist, born around 1956 at Utopia in Central Australia.
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This artwork depicts an aerial view of the Bush plum, which is a significant Dreaming to the Utopia region in central Australia. Arnwekety , its Aboriginal name for bush plum is a stable food source. When the bush plum seeds emerge from the ground the women celebrate this in their Awelye ceremonies, which is depicted in this artwork as a defined pattern.
Important elements associated with Women’s ceremony is the body paint design, songlines and dance cycles, which carry a deep spiritual meaning. Ceremonies are performed to recall their ancestors, to show respect for their country and to ensure productivity of the bush plum.
Gracie Morton Pwerle is a senior Alyawarr artist, born around 1956 at Utopia in Central Australia.
This artwork depicts an aerial view of the Bush plum, which is a significant Dreaming to the Utopia region in central Australia. Arnwekety , its Aboriginal name for bush plum is a stable food source. When the bush plum seeds emerge from the ground the women celebrate this in their Awelye ceremonies, which is depicted in this artwork as a defined pattern.
Important elements associated with Women’s ceremony is the body paint design, songlines and dance cycles, which carry a deep spiritual meaning. Ceremonies are performed to recall their ancestors, to show respect for their country and to ensure productivity of the bush plum.
Gracie Morton Pwerle is a senior Alyawarr artist, born around 1956 at Utopia in Central Australia.
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