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SP10684

Ahakeye (Bush Plum) Dreaming

Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Size
30 x 30cm
Year Painted
2024
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SP10684

Ahakeye (Bush Plum) Dreaming

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Catalogue Number:
SP10684

Artist Profile

Andy paints the story of the Ahakeye, known as the bush plum in English and also…

Artist Profile

Artist Profile

Andy Mpetyane
Born:

c. 1968

Language Group:

Anmatyerre

Country:

Ahalpere, Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Medium:

Acrylic on Canvas

Subjects:

Ahakeye (Bush Plum) Dreaming

Andy paints the story of the Ahakeye, known as the bush plum in English and also referred to as the native currant or citrus. This story holds great significance for Andy as it is deeply rooted in his country. The songs, dances and symbols have been passed down to him from his father. Andy is the son of the renowned artist Kathleen Ngale (dec) and Motorbike Paddy, and his sister, Elizabeth Mpetyane, is also a painter.

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Artist Name, Artwork Size, Medium, Year Painted,

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Artist Name:
Andy Mpetyane
Artwork Size:
30 x 30cm
Medium:
Acrylic on Canvas
Year Painted:
2024
Title:
Ahakeye (Bush Plum) Dreaming
Free Shipping Worldwide!:
This painting on canvas will be shipped in a cylinder to you free of charge, worldwide! An option to have this painting 'stretched' onto a wooden frame may be available. If selected, further charges will apply and will be calculated at checkout.

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Andy paints the story of the Ahakeye. This a very important story for Andy that belongs to his country, Ahalpere. The ahakeye, called bush plum in English by Andy, is also known as the native currant or citrus. This shrub produces small white flowers, deep green citrus-like leaves and the ahakeye, which are black when ripe and very small. This fruit is favoured for its sweet taste and can be reconstituted in water if dry.

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