Bush Seed by Julie Pengarte

Bush Seed by Julie PengarteThis painting depicts bush seeds that are sacred to Julie's people. The seeds are first winnowed, cleaned and ground into a flour for making damper. "We been eating this. Long time"

Dolly uses dots to depict the kame while linear patterns represent the yam system beneath the ground

"Mum was taking the kangaroo fat

Dulcie paints the flowers of a pencil yam called atnwelarr

Angelina tells the story that these creatures can be known to come out of their homes and steal and hide the babies in the community

Country: Ti Tree area

Antarrengeny

Conkerberries are a favoured sweet black berry

Background colour is Matisse Skin Tone Light

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or mixed with water to make a drink to help with coughs and colds

we know what their stories are

This painting captures the untamed movement as the foliage emerges from the ground and sweeps across the desert floor