Women gathering Bush Tucker by June Sultan, 31x31cm FJ042JS

"Women Gathering Bush Tucker" by June Sultan vividly depicts the richness of bush tucker in Central Australia. This vibrant painting features wild passionfruit, bush plums, honey ants, and witchetty grubs, highlighting the diversity of traditional Aboriginal foods.

The artist, June Sultan, has handwritten these details on the back of the canvas, providing insight into the bush foods represented. In the painting, women are symbolized by U shapes and are shown beside their gathering bowls (coolamons) and digging sticks, essential tools for collecting bush tucker.

June Sultan hails from the Kaytetye clan of Barrow Creek in the Northern Territory. She comes from a family rich in artistic talent, including musicians and painters. Her work not only showcases the nutritional and cultural importance of bush tucker but also celebrates the traditional practices and knowledge passed down through generations.