Aboriginal art dot painting, "Bushtucker Ceremony”, oil on canvas, by Gabriella Possum Nungarrayi, Australia / Anmatyerre, eldest daughter of master painter, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri. (deceased).

"Bushtucker" is the Australian term for foods found growing wild in the outback desert. This painting portrays the story of a group of women who are looking for this food. We are told that the "U" shapes represent the women. The white rectangles are digging sticks. The white dots connected by black lines are feather belts worn by women during dances. The circles (or roundels) represent a important gathering places, such as a water hole, fire or ceremonial center.

At 50" square, this is a large painting. It presents with bright, vibrant colors that draw the eye. It is an "artistic" map of the artist's grandmother's country and was painted from above on canvas spread on the floor (see photo). This technique mimics the manner in which original sand paintings were created.

Gabriella's work is represented in major collections: National Gallery of Australia, Museum Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Flinders University Art Museum, Holmes a Court Collection, Kelton Foundation and Winterthur (Switzerland) Collection. Gabriella was born in 1967 at Mt. Allan as the eldest daughter of Clifford. She learned to paint under the tutelage of her famed father. As early as 16, she won the prestigious Alice Springs Art Award. Subsequently, her work has been deemed "culturally significant".

This a guaranteed authentic work by Gabriella Possum Nungarrayi, acquired 2001 in Sydney, Australia. On stretchers and ready to hang. Certificate of Authenticity included. 50" X 50" AGKA25