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Traditionally the coolamon is used to carry babies, food and water. Here in the gathering garden it is used as a metaphor to describe the collection of different cultures and stories.

The central coolamon water feature typifies the centrality of Alice Springs as a meeting place and symbolically represents the springs that continue to provide replenishment in the heart of the central desert. Its Mparntwe motif designs acknowledges the central role and significance of the Arrernte land, its people and ancestry.

Artists: Marie Ellis and Roseanne Ellis
Art Centre: Amoonguna Arts
Community: Amoonguna
Location: 15 km South-East of Alice Springs
Story: The design engraving on the coolamon water feature is inspired by the Black and Blue Butterfly stories that were passed on by the sisters’ grandmother.

Inscription: The engraved inscription is in the Arrernte language

Ampe anewerne-kenhe ~ For all our children (translation)

The Central Coolamon Water Feature, The Gathering Garden, Alice Springs NT
The Central Coolamon Water Feature, The Gathering Garden, Alice Springs NT
The Central Coolamon Water Feature, The Gathering Garden, Alice Springs NT
The Central Coolamon Water Feature, The Gathering Garden, Alice Springs NT
The Central Coolamon Water Feature, The Gathering Garden, Alice Springs NT
The Central Coolamon Water Feature, The Gathering Garden, Alice Springs NT

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All artwork © of the respective artists
Source: Alice Spring Town Council

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