The seeds are collected under a tree by laying a tarp on the ground and hitting the tree continuously until most of the seeds have fallen. Once the seeds are collected they are then ground with a mortar and grinding stone.
A number of these grinding stones have been in families for generations. Once seeds are ground, water is added and mixed until a damper like substance is formed and placed under the coals until cooked.
Name: Lulu Pitjara Teece
Language: Alyawarre
Biography:
Lulu Teece Apetyarr was born at Aketh-aketh. She has one brother, Pompy and three sisters, all well known artists. "My father's country is Ampilatwatja and my mother comes from Antarrengeny. I paint because I enjoy painting and to make money. The thing I like to paint most is bush medicine seeds, (Inteng-Inteng) and landscapes. In my spare time I like to go hunting for sugar bag and digging for Yerramp (honey ant.) My plan for the future is to keep looking after my grand kids".
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