Art of Healing - tote bag - Shirley Purdie
The ‘Art of Healing’ gift range illustrates Indigenous healing methods of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and is drawn from selected works from the University of Melbourne Medical History Museum collection.
An ideal everyday tote bag featuring the artwork ‘Thalngarrji’ by Warmun (Western Australia) indigenous artist Shirley Purdie. The poster depicts Eucalyptus brevifolia, commonly known as Snappy Gum – a gum tree whose leaves and branches are used as a tea or soak for many ailments, and in traditional smoking ceremonies.
Originally painted with natural ochre and pigments on canvas, this print reproduction on our 100% cotton tote bags is proudly printed in Melbourne exclusively for the ‘Art of Healing’ gift range.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which we work, learn and live. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future, and acknowledge the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the Academy.
Melbourne Story gift range
Our limited edition Melbourne Story gift ranges are inspired by the treasures found in the University of Melbourne’s art and cultural collections.
Find out more about the ‘Art of Healing’ gift range: unimelb.edu.au/shop/melbourne-story/art-of-healing-gift-range
Features
- Large, structured cotton canvas tote bag
- Tote bag features the artwork ‘Thalngarrji’ (2016) by Warmun (Western Australia) indigenous artist Shirley Purdie (born 1947)
- Made of 100% cotton canvas
- Size: 42cm (height) x 42cm (width) x 10cm (depth of gusset) and handles 65cm (length) x 3.5cm (width)
- Includes an internal pocket 18cm (height) x 14.5cm (width)
- Colour: white cotton canvas fabric and colour print
- Reinforced straps provide added durability
- Large artwork printed on one side
- Small blue University of Melbourne crest and collection title printed on one side
- Reusable and environmentally friendly
- Printed in Melbourne
- SKU: MU00172