Description: Jeannie Petyarre Bush Plum Painting. Australian Aboriginal Art Jeannie PetyarreTitle: Bush PlumSize: 63cm x 93cmunstretchedCome into 86 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD to view in person. Jeannie Petyarre (b c.1951-2022) was born on the Boundary Bore outstation of Utopia, in Central Australia. She is the sister to senior Utopian artists, Greeny Purvis Petyarre (dec), Dolly Mills, Gloria Mills and Rosemary Petyarre. She is the cousin to other well known artists , Gloria Petyarre, Kathleen Petyarre, Ada Bird Petyarre, Myrtle Petyarre, Nancy Petyarre, Violet Petyarre and many more. She is also the niece of the great Emily Kame Kngwarreye.Jeannie’s Dreamtime stories come from Alhalkere Country and are passed down to her from her father’s side. Jeannie was encouraged by her aunt, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, to continue to paint her family’s “Yam Dreaming”. This particular Dreaming is a strong one for the women of Utopia and was passed down to Jeannie from her father’s side. Jeannie depicts various stages of the plants growth and parts including the seed, leaf and flower. The Yam plant is used by Aboriginal people for its medicinal properties which can be used to treat various ailments including sores and bites. She also depicts the Awelye ceremonies which the women participate in to pay homage to their ancestors.Jeannies artworks are highly sought after by collectors and galleries worldwide Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 1700 USD
Location: Cairns, QLD
End Time: 2025-02-10T06:21:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 80 USD
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Artist: Petyarre
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Style: Australian Aboriginal
Theme: Art
Material: Acrylic, Canvas
Region of Origin: Cairns
Subject: Art
