Aboriginal Painting - Ahakeye Bush Plum Dreaming

Aboriginal Painting Title: Ahakeye Bush Plum Dreaming
Aboriginal Artist: Lindsay Bird Mpetyane
Size: 60 x 90 cm. Unframed
Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Authenticity:
COA and pictures of the artist holding and signing their work will be provided.

Story:

In this painting, concentric circles symbolize the site of the Bush Plum tree, a vital tree known for producing sweet berries. These berries are highly favored for their taste and, like many desert fruits, can be reconstituted in water when dry.

Songlines and Their Cultural Importance

Parallel lines radiating from the concentric circles represent songlines or traveling lines of the Ilkawerne people connected to this story. Songlines are paths that trace the journeys of ancestral spirits as they created the land, animals, and lore.

Sacred Men’s Symbols and Dreaming Stories

The painting also features sacred men’s symbols tied to this Dreaming story. These symbols, along with the story's songs and dances, have been passed down to Lindsay from his father, preserving his people's rich cultural heritage and traditions.

Discover the Deep Cultural Meaning in Lindsay's Painting

Explore the deep cultural significance of concentric circles, songlines, and sacred symbols in Lindsay's painting. Learn how these elements come together to tell the story of the Bush Plum tree and its importance in the Dreamtime stories of the Ilkawerne people. Through this painting, Lindsay continues the tradition of sharing his heritage, songs, and stories passed down through generations.