Mauritia flexuose palmae
Sophia Louise Joseph (fl.1993)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
422 mm (H)303 mm (W)590 mm (H)465 mm (W)17 mm (D)
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Greenway, Devon
NT 120015
Summary
Print; Photolithograph - Botanical drawing of Mauritia flexuosa palmae 'nontohue' a medicinal plant from Huaorani people, Equador. Copy of painting by Sophia Louise Joseph. Removed from frame 30.11.2007. Frame discarded.
Marks and inscriptions
In image 'Sophia Louise Joseph 1993' lower left. Verso 'MAURITIA flexuosa PALMAE/'Nontohuye' 'Morete'/The huge bunches of fruit produced by this beautiful palm are a valuable source of food while the young plant is used medicinally to alleviate pain.'/'One of a set of four limited edition prints from original paintings by Sophia Louise Joseph. The illustrations form part of a study of medicinal plants carried out by the Rainforest Information Centre, who have been working in Equador since 1986. The study was underaken at the request of the Huaorami people who wish to preserve their extensive knowledge of natural medicine for future generations.'/'Sale and distribution of the prints by the Gaia Foundation, 18, Well Walk, London NW3 1LD, Tel 071 435 5000. FAx 071 431 0551, an Organisation dedicated to people and projects around the world working to protect and revitalise the ecological and cultural diversity of the live Earth, Gaia./All profits from the sale of prints will be channelled into work aimed at the preservation of Huaorani ancestral lands and culture.'
Makers and roles
Sophia Louise Joseph (fl.1993), artist