Watercolour, coloured pencil & ink
610mm high
460mm wide
30mm deep
Nelumbo nucifera has been a staple food source for Aboriginal people of northern Australia. Tubers, seeds, young leaves and stems were eaten raw or cooked, seeds and tubers were ground into flour. The large leaves were used for cooking over coals. Found in NT, QLD.
Please note, this artwork is currently on exhibition at Belconnen Arts Centre and will not be available for pick-up or delivery until the exhibition has closed. Please check the Belco Arts website for exhibition dates.