Bush Tucker: Goanna, Snake and Berries by Bonita Nungurrayi Williams 41x31cm CAN-BW-07

"Bush Tucker: Goanna, Snake, and Berries" by Bonita Nungurrayi Williams beautifully captures the traditional practice of women gathering bush tucker, including goanna, snake, and berries. Her paintings vibrantly celebrate bush foods, reflecting her deep cultural heritage. Bonita's art frequently features her totems, the goanna and snake, along with other bush foods like witchetty grubs, honey ants, and berries.

In Aboriginal cultures, these totems are believed to have shaped the landforms and landscapes during the Creation Era, a time celebrated in various ceremonies. These totems participate in ceremonies and are featured in parables about proper conduct and hunting methods.

Bonita Nungurrayi Williams, born in Alice Springs in 1971, has spent most of her life there, with some time in Western Australia. She learned painting from her mother, an artist from Ti Tree who speaks Anmatyerre. Married with four children, Bonita's totems are the goanna and snake. However, she often paints various bush foods like witchetty grubs, honey ants, and berries, highlighting her deep cultural connections.