Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Adelaide – 11-03-2014

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On display at Adelaide Town hall
My father - Photo by Colleen Raven Strangeway

The artist’s father is a strong Arabunna elder and knowledge keeper of all  Arabunna  culture.
He was pivotal in returning Lake Eyre and traditional land to the Arabunna people.

 
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Artist  Gloria Petyarre   -  Bush Medicine
Bush Medicine depicts the leaves of a special plant that is used to aid the healing process of cuts, wounds ,bites rashes and as an insect repellent. The leaves are collected and boiled to extract resin. The resin is then mixed with kangaroo fat collected from the kangaroo’s stomach, creating a paste that can be stored for six months in bush conditions.
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Tropical house built in 1877 and renovated in 1955 to commemorate the centenary of the Botanic Gardens
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Ring tailed possum with baby at our campsite

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