Rene Nelson Australian, Pitjantjatjara, b. 1945
Tjala, 2024
Stoneware
29 x 24 x 23 cm
24-152
This pot is telling the story of the Tjala or Honey Ants which are found about a metre underground beneath Mulga trees. The Honey Ant tunnels that lead down to...
This pot is telling the story of the Tjala or Honey Ants which are found about a metre underground beneath Mulga trees. The Honey Ant tunnels that lead down to the ant's nests are called Nyinantu. The Honey Ant larvae are called ipilykaipilyka.
Honey Ants are highly favoured food source.
Honey Ants are highly favoured food source.