Sugar bag dreaming

This dreaming tells of the bush honey found in tall trees everywhere in my country. First we look for the holes in the trees and watch for the bees. The trees limbs are chopped and the honey falls to the ground. We smoke them away and collect the honey.

$220.00

1 in stock

Medium: Painting
300 x 400
Year: 2008
SKU: 222-07

Description

This dreaming tells of the bush honey found in tall trees everywhere in my country. First we look for the holes in the trees and watch for the bees. The trees limbs are chopped and the honey falls to the ground. We smoke them away and collect the honey.

Additional information

Weight 0.8 kg

About Gladys Napangardi Tasman

Born at Mamingirri, Napangardi started painted on canvas and linen in 1986 after TAFE ran a painting course in Lajamanu. Her first mediums prior to this, were on the body using ochres and oils and on wooden artefacts again using ochres. Gladys became a senior Law Lady here.  Gladys was a cheerful lady and enjoyed teaching the youth at the school for many years.  She taught Warlpiri traditions and language being proficient in all her Law and dance/ceremonies. She also painted at the local art centre.  Her works are in the National Gallery of Victoria and she has been in significant exhibitions including 1989 "Yuendumu and Ramingining", and 1990 "Paint up Big" at the National Gallery of Victoria.