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COOINDA GALLERY
(estab.1987)

Australian Aboriginal Desert Art


Artist: Susan Mandijarra Napangnarti 
Name of work: Koolipi 
Region: Balgo, West Australian Desert
Size: 80 x 30 cm
Description:  This painting depicts the koolipi, or bush banana plant. Koolipi is found throughout the desert regions, often on the softer soil of road or track verges. 

The fruit of the koolipi is shown as the broad green shapes, surrounded by the flowers. The flowering stage of the plant itself is shown in the centre of the painting. 

Koolipi is usually cooked before it is eaten.

Group/Area: Language - Tjaru
Certificate: 945/00
Price (AUD):  SOLD
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