Nyoomili-Bush Soap

Maker
Louise Malarvie (b.1971)
Date
2016
 Description
Louise Malarvie paints Nyamooli, bush soap that grows near swamps, rivers and springs. During the dry season, the long pods split open, revealing the black seeds.

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Object detail

Maker
Skin Name
Nangari
Date
2016
Medium
natural pigment on canvas
Measurements
60.0 x 60.0 cm
Accession Number
MHM2017.31
Credit line
Purchased 2016
Rights Notes
© Copyright for the artwork remains with the artist. Copyright for the text remains with WARINGARRI ABORIGINAL ARTS
© Copyright for the artwork remains with the artist. Copyright for the text remains with WARINGARRI ABORIGINAL ARTS
Object Type
artwork/painting
Named Collection
Bush Medicine collection
Medical History Museum Category
Artworks and Commemorative Items
Museum
Medical History Museum

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