195-23

$1,500.00

Amy Loogatha

Kabara - Salt Pan - 2023

40.5 x 51 cm

Acrylic on canvas

 

"In my Kayardild language Kabara is the name for Salt Pan . My Country  where I was born is near a salt pan on my Country on Bentinck Island.The red clay of the salt pan was once used by our old people, to treat wounds this was done by rubbing onto the infected area,also was used for ceremony and dance.  White clay, was eaten to cure belly problems and was also applied to body for war and ceremony".