Imiyari (Yilpi) Adamson Pitjantjatjara, b. 1954
Honey Grevillea, 2021
acrylic on linen
90 x 140 cm
35 3/8 x 55 1/8 in
35 3/8 x 55 1/8 in
MM5303
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Stories are told of the Kaliny-kaliny or Honey Grevillea flower which is a favourite bush food of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara (people). Ultukunpa grows in the sandy soils on the plains....
Stories are told of the Kaliny-kaliny or Honey Grevillea flower which is a favourite bush food of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara (people). Ultukunpa grows in the sandy soils on the plains. The flowers can be picked and placed in a billycan of water to create 'honeywater' (cordial) or they can be sucked for their sweet honey dew.
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