Bactris gasipaes palmae
Sophia Louise Joseph (fl.1993)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
425 mm (H)302 mm (W)590 mm (H)465 mm (W)17 mm (D)
Order this imageCollection
Greenway, Devon
NT 120015.2
Summary
Print, photolithograph, Bactris gasipaes palmae by Sophia Louise Joseph. Botanical drawing of bacris gasipaes palmae 'dagenka chontadiro' 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 ' BACTRIS gasipaes PALMAE/'Dagenka' 'Chontadure'/Known as the 'Palm of the Ancestors' this highly valued tree is a symbol of abundance and well being. The fruit is high in protein and is an important food source; the wood being used to make spears for the Warrior Nation.' (remainder of label see 120015.1)
Makers and roles
Sophia Louise Joseph (fl.1993), artist