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Lol-x · 3 January 2011, 08:43 PM

Australian Aboriginal Art has some very interesting styles and pieces.

I didn't until now own any.

As with most things it is important to get the authentic item with a certificate of authenticity and a photograph of the artist and their art.

As a piece of art each painting is unique and obviously hand painted.

As they say art is in the eye of the beholder. Some I really love and some.....well I'm not so sure.

So without further ado here is my piece (46x67cm):

AboriginalArt.jpg

The painting is called "Bush Medicine Leaves"
The painting represents particular leaves from a plant species, which contain medicinal properties. The women gather the leaves to use as bush medicine to treat a variety of ailments (sores, bites, boils). The leaves are boiled, kangaroo resin added and mixed into a paste and then applied.

AboriginalArt3.jpg

Once framed and hung is should look great.
Prices can vary a lot depending upon the size of the work, the artist and where you go to buy.

johnbeth · 3 January 2011, 09:19 PM

Looks good! Congrats!

Andad · 3 January 2011, 09:42 PM

What a beauty.

mitchy · 3 January 2011, 09:47 PM

very nice mate!!

hope it looks good on the wall

dalip · 3 January 2011, 10:42 PM

I think it's a well constructed piece Steve..congratulations. The artist looks, and should be, proud.

unclesallie · 3 January 2011, 11:01 PM

I like the painting. Now, about the 'medicinal properties' I would be interested in finding out why the medicine works. Have any studies been done?

HL65 · 4 January 2011, 12:30 AM

That is very cool Steve!!! Love that! I have some Kenyan art from my journeys there -also pretty cool.

TRW · 4 January 2011, 12:37 AM

Very Nice Steve,Congratulations

Numismatist · 4 January 2011, 12:45 AM

Looks very well done, pleasing pattern!

Rockrolex · 4 January 2011, 12:49 AM

Very nice piece, Steve. I'm sorry I didn't see any of that type of artwork when we were there. I'm sure I would have bought something.

onkyo · 4 January 2011, 12:57 AM

Great looking piece Steve.

MonBK · 4 January 2011, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

What a beauty.

Painting looks good too.

LAJM · 4 January 2011, 03:40 AM

Can someone please enlighten me why I can't see the pictures and just see a red X? Thanks

Watchdog · 4 January 2011, 04:06 AM

I REALLY like that, Steve.

Excellent piece!

Dr.Brian · 4 January 2011, 07:32 AM

I like it. Nice find.

sleddog · 4 January 2011, 08:17 AM

Nice looking piece Steve......

There are some wonderful looking native paintings out there to be found!
The wife and I picked up an excellent one from the Darwin area last year.......

If you stare at the one you got long enough, it's almost psychedelic man.!

It'll look great framed...

Thomas · 4 January 2011, 08:45 AM

Nice piece. Looks like one of the pictures that if you focus/concentrate long enough on something will come into focus.

rfknauss · 4 January 2011, 08:50 AM

Stevo, very nice piece of art!

Lol-x · 4 January 2011, 09:24 AM

The Kurrajong Bush Medicine Leaves are used to remedy the flu, headaches, backaches, upset stomachs, and chest pains.

I got this piece off ebay for less then $150 including postage.
Not bad considering the larger paintings can got for $000's through dealers.

darthmouse · 4 January 2011, 09:38 AM

Very nice piece. Lovely use of different hues.

Lol-x · 4 January 2011, 09:41 AM

The artist: Caroline Numina Panaka
Caroline is one of six sisters and three brothers. She attended primary school at Stirling Station, a cattle station near Tennant Creek. Later she went on to high school at Kormilda College in Darwin.
Caroline worked with the Community Development Education Program in Ti Tree for some time. She started painting professionally in 2000 after being handed down the Kurrujong Bush Medicine Dreaming by her aunties Gloria and Kathleen Petyarre, both established and well known Aboriginal artists. She is also related to the famous painter Margaret Scobie.
Caroline is an emerging artist who is now based in Darwin, with her sisters. Caroline travels back to her homelands regularly. She is married with six children.
Caroline's work is bought and sold around the world by institutions, galleries and art lovers.

buz-lh · 4 January 2011, 10:35 AM

Beautiful piece Steve, don't hang it upside down.

abigsecret · 4 January 2011, 10:44 AM

Love this!!

swatty · 4 January 2011, 12:07 PM

Nice pickup Stevo

Ultraman · 4 January 2011, 08:13 PM

Very nice, Steve!

tattooedfagin · 4 January 2011, 09:49 PM

i'd have that hanging on my wall any day, love the contrasting colours & what a great price too

t e x · 5 January 2011, 01:26 AM

Very nice looking piece. Do you use or have you tried the bush medicine to remedy aliments?

Lol-x · 5 January 2011, 09:25 AM

No I haven't tried the 'bush medicine' but I have used products with 'tea tree oil' which is good for mosquito bites.

Aboriginal culture has traditionally used the 'bush' in extraordinary ways.

Skullring · 5 January 2011, 09:35 AM

Very nice.

t e x · 6 January 2011, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

No I haven't tried the 'bush medicine' but I have used products with 'tea tree oil' which is good for mosquito bites.

Aboriginal culture has traditionally used the 'bush' in extraordinary ways.

I bet the bush medicine is used in extraordinary ways, just amazing at the wonders the world offers us.

I met my ex in Ecuador, and and I would be amazed on our subsequent travels back using plants native to the Andes for medicinal purposes

3 January 2011, 08:43 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,638	Aboriginal Art Australian Aboriginal Art has some very interesting styles and pieces. I didn't until now own any. As with most things it is important to get the authentic item with a certificate of authenticity and a photograph of the artist and their art. As a piece of art each painting is unique and obviously hand painted. As they say art is in the eye of the beholder. Some I really love and some.....well I'm not so sure. So without further ado here is my piece (46x67cm): AboriginalArt.jpg The painting is called "Bush Medicine Leaves" The painting represents particular leaves from a plant species, which contain medicinal properties. The women gather the leaves to use as bush medicine to treat a variety of ailments (sores, bites, boils). The leaves are boiled, kangaroo resin added and mixed into a paste and then applied. AboriginalArt3.jpg Once framed and hung is should look great. Prices can vary a lot depending upon the size of the work, the artist and where you go to buy. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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3 January 2011, 10:42 PM	#5
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	I think it's a well constructed piece Steve..congratulations. The artist looks, and should be, proud. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

4 January 2011, 12:30 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,182	That is very cool Steve!!! Love that! I have some Kenyan art from my journeys there -also pretty cool. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 January 2011, 09:19 PM	#2
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Looks good! Congrats!

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unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	I like the painting. Now, about the 'medicinal properties' I would be interested in finding out why the medicine works. Have any studies been done?

4 January 2011, 12:37 AM	#8
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Very Nice Steve,Congratulations

4 January 2011, 12:45 AM	#9
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4 January 2011, 12:49 AM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,076	Very nice piece, Steve. I'm sorry I didn't see any of that type of artwork when we were there. I'm sure I would have bought something. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

4 January 2011, 12:57 AM	#11
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Great looking piece Steve.

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LAJM "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Larry Location: Canada Watch: Explorer II Posts: 270	Can someone please enlighten me why I can't see the pictures and just see a red X? Thanks

4 January 2011, 04:06 AM	#14
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,839	I REALLY like that, Steve. Excellent piece!

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4 January 2011, 08:17 AM	#16
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,933	Nice looking piece Steve...... There are some wonderful looking native paintings out there to be found! The wife and I picked up an excellent one from the Darwin area last year....... If you stare at the one you got long enough, it's almost psychedelic man.! It'll look great framed... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

4 January 2011, 08:45 AM	#17
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	Nice piece. Looks like one of the pictures that if you focus/concentrate long enough on something will come into focus.

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rfknauss 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,498	Stevo, very nice piece of art! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

4 January 2011, 09:24 AM	#19
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,638	The Kurrajong Bush Medicine Leaves are used to remedy the flu, headaches, backaches, upset stomachs, and chest pains. I got this piece off ebay for less then $150 including postage. Not bad considering the larger paintings can got for $000's through dealers. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 January 2011, 09:38 AM	#20
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Very nice piece. Lovely use of different hues.

4 January 2011, 09:41 AM	#21
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,638	The artist: Caroline Numina Panaka Caroline is one of six sisters and three brothers. She attended primary school at Stirling Station, a cattle station near Tennant Creek. Later she went on to high school at Kormilda College in Darwin. Caroline worked with the Community Development Education Program in Ti Tree for some time. She started painting professionally in 2000 after being handed down the Kurrujong Bush Medicine Dreaming by her aunties Gloria and Kathleen Petyarre, both established and well known Aboriginal artists. She is also related to the famous painter Margaret Scobie. Caroline is an emerging artist who is now based in Darwin, with her sisters. Caroline travels back to her homelands regularly. She is married with six children. Caroline's work is bought and sold around the world by institutions, galleries and art lovers. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 January 2011, 10:35 AM	#22
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Beautiful piece Steve, don't hang it upside down. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

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abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	Love this!! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

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swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Nice pickup Stevo

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Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	Very nice, Steve!

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t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	Very nice looking piece. Do you use or have you tried the bush medicine to remedy aliments? __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

5 January 2011, 09:25 AM	#28
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,638	No I haven't tried the 'bush medicine' but I have used products with 'tea tree oil' which is good for mosquito bites. Aboriginal culture has traditionally used the 'bush' in extraordinary ways. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Very nice. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

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