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title: Gracie Perle Morton Ngale “Bush Plum Dreaming” genuine piece of Australian Aboriginal Art.
Artist: Gracie Perle Morton Ngale
Date of Birth:Circa 1956
Area:Utopia
Language:Alyawarre
Medium: acrylic/canvas
Dimensions: 143 cm x 99 cm
Title: “Bush Plum Dreaming”
Region: Utopia Central Australia
Condition: Very good
Gracie Perle (Perwle) Morton Ngale. Gracie is the daughter of Myrtle Petyarre, and in turn,
the mother of Cindy Morton. Gracie began working on Batik in the early 1970’s before
turning to canvas in the early 1980’s.
Gracie’s Bush Plum Dreaming or “Altyerre Dreaming” is Gracie’s main depiction in her work.
Her works depict the changing seasonal influences on a plant that is of the greatest
significance to the Alyawrre women of the Eastern Desert region of the Northern Territory.
She is a senior custodian of the Altyerre (Dreaming) and the vast expanse of related country,
some 263kms north of Alice Springs, Australia. In accordance to traditional law the
responsibilitv for the Bush Plum Dreaming has been passed down to Gracie from her father
and her aunt, who are responsible for ensuring that she perseveres its traditions.
The Bush Plum is a highly nutritious small fruit with black seeds, rich in vitamin C, that can
be eaten raw or cooked. Growing in a great profusion of flower and fruit throughout the
winter months, the women, accompanied by the children collect the Bush Plums, while at the
same time reconfirming their connection to the land.
The flourish of colour that distinguishes the Bush Plum after the fall of rain, is quickly
transformed with the long hot summer months. Dried and separated, the seed and husk are
scatter over the vast sunbaked landscape by the hot summer winds.
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