Art of Healing - greeting card - 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.

Greeting card featuring the artwork ‘Thalngarrji’ by Warmun (Western Australia) indigenous artist Shirley Purdie. The card 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.

$6.00
In stock
SKU
MU00171

Originally painted with natural ochre and pigments on canvas, this greeting card reproduction is printed in Melbourne. Each card is blank and includes an envelope.

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

  • Greeting card featuring the artwork ‘Thalngarrji’ (2016) by Warmun (Western Australia) indigenous artist Shirley Purdie (born 1947)
  • FSC certified card 340gsm
  • Size: 145mm x 145mm
  • Blank card
  • Includes an envelope
  • Printed in Melbourne by Indigi-Print
  • SKU: MU00171