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M is for Mungguy or Melaluca, commonly known as Paperbark. Mungguy are highly significant in Aboriginal cultures, providing materials for making shelters, canoes, coolamons (food containers, cribs) bandages, food wrappers and bedding. If that wasn’t enough, the bark and leaves of this magnificent tree have medicinal properties.
This 20 x 20 mini acrylic painting is part of an A-Z series showing the diversity and beauty of Australian flora. The artist grew up in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the project was an exercise in learning and appreciating Aboriginal language and plant lore, and learning more about Australian plant species.
Signed on the reverse by the artist.
The entire purchase price of this work (excluding shipping) will be donated to Deadly Science, a leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing STEM tools, programs, and mentorship to regional and remote communities across Australia, inspiring the next generation of First Nations scientists. More about Deadly Science.
M is for Mungguy or Melaluca, commonly known as Paperbark. Mungguy are highly significant in Aboriginal cultures, providing materials for making shelters, canoes, coolamons (food containers, cribs) bandages, food wrappers and bedding. If that wasn’t enough, the bark and leaves of this magnificent tree have medicinal properties.
This 20 x 20 mini acrylic painting is part of an A-Z series showing the diversity and beauty of Australian flora. The artist grew up in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the project was an exercise in learning and appreciating Aboriginal language and plant lore, and learning more about Australian plant species.
Signed on the reverse by the artist.
The entire purchase price of this work (excluding shipping) will be donated to Deadly Science, a leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing STEM tools, programs, and mentorship to regional and remote communities across Australia, inspiring the next generation of First Nations scientists. More about Deadly Science.