Sarah Morton Kngwarreye - Ilyarnayt Flower 90x60cm

Artwork Name: Ilyarnayt flower

Artist: Sarah Morton Kngwarreye

Size: 90cm x 60cm loose canvas

Item Code: 10188

Art Story

All of Sarah’s Dreamtime stories belong to her countries Ngkwarlerlanem and Arnkawenyerr. This painting is inspired by the Dreamtime story of the Ilyarn or Ilyarnayt a common variety of acacia. The delicate designs in the painting represent the beautiful flower of this plant.
 
This plant is particularly favoured for the abundance of edible grubs living in the roots, known simply as Ilyarnayt.