Journey through Culture

Presented as part of Tarnanthi: Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art


Journey through Culture

Presented as part of Tarnanthi: Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art


CORNELIA TIPUAMANTUMIRRI (dec)

Rokini
13-392
Ochre on Linen
Rokini | 13-392
Ochre on Linen
100 x 100cm | 39.37 x 39.37in
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Along the beaches of Melville Island purple flowers bloom bright and beautiful; distinguished by its eyecatching flowers.

Rokini vine is revered not only for its beauty but also for its medicinal and healing properties. The plant is particularly useful in treating a variety of skin-related ailments such as scabies, irritation and itchiness.