ABORIGINAL ART and PROVERBS of AUSTRALIA

Those who lose dreaming are lost – Australian Aboriginal proverb

We cultivated our land, but in a way different from the white man. We endeavoured to live with the land; they seemed to live off it. Tom Dystra – Aboriginal man

Keep your eyes on the sun and you will not see the shadows.-Australian Aboriginal saying

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39 thoughts on “ABORIGINAL ART and PROVERBS of AUSTRALIA”

jalal michael sabbagh.http://gravatar.com/jmsabbagh86@gmail.com on 03,18,13 at 8:26 pm said:

Extraordinary post ,( the thoughts the pictures.) thank you for liking my post ( a day with out tomorrow ) Warm wishes.jalal

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 03,19,13 at 6:09 am said:
  
  This is kind of you to say Jahal. Thank you very much.
  Liking your post was easy.
  
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dweinberg415 on 03,08,13 at 12:16 pm said:

Beautiful stuff – it’s a public service that you publish them!

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 03,08,13 at 12:34 pm said:
  
  This is very kind of you to say.
  
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SpirAnima on 03,07,13 at 6:33 pm said:

Incantevole spazio d’Anima e immagini !
Torno a trovarTi
Claudio (Italy)

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 03,08,13 at 5:52 am said:
  
  Il tuo commento è molto apprezzato. Eddie
  
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Brenda Lewis on 02,21,13 at 3:51 pm said:

thanks for reading my blog-i will follow yours and invite you to follow mine. beebeesworld

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 02,21,13 at 4:04 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome Brenda…thank you
  
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- Eddie Two Hawks on 02,22,13 at 7:14 am said:
  
  I do not have a facebook account. Would you please remove your invitation from my site.
  
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  - Eddie Two Hawks on 02,22,13 at 11:04 am said:
    
    Thank you Brenda; this is greatly appreciated. There are two reasons I asked you to do this; I am not a member of Facebook nor intend to join (I am only on WordPress) and the invitation appeared on “My Community” section 3 times larger than any other. I appreciate your understanding, Eddie
gpcox on 02,21,13 at 12:16 pm said:

Beautiful.

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 02,21,13 at 3:31 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much
  
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natuurfreak on 02,11,13 at 4:44 pm said:

Woow amazing art!

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 02,12,13 at 8:31 am said:
  
  It dazzles the mind! Thank you for kindness.
  
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clover58 on 02,11,13 at 9:32 am said:

I’m intrigued by the aboriginal artwork and its meaning. The hummingbird is especially beautiful, exquisite; I love that one.

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 02,11,13 at 1:27 pm said:
  
  Aboriginal peoples of our world were first to discover the power of art.
  Fortunatly many artists of today represent their work for us all to enjoy
  in modern times. Thank you very much for your kind words and thoughts. Eddie
  
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bentehaarstad on 01,24,13 at 5:05 pm said:

Australian aboriginal art is so beautiful and so interesting, but rarely seen (by me). And the proverbs to. Great post!

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 01,25,13 at 6:34 am said:
  
  The art and proverbs are not a common sight. Thank you for your kindness Bente.
  
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bearspawprint on 01,23,13 at 2:00 am said:

Reblogged this on bearspawprint.

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2embracethelight on 01,12,13 at 9:46 pm said:

The aboriginal artwork calls to me. I am a huge art person whether it is music, design, paintings etc. My house is full of art from around the world. I learn so much from the art that speaks to me. You have a lot of interesting aspects of your site. Good job.
And thank you for visiting mine. I love meeting new people are bringing my world closer to the worlds of others so we can all be one.
Yisraela

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 01,13,13 at 7:39 am said:
  
  You have an interesting mind as displayed in your site Yisraela.
  Thank you for your kind words and visit. Perhaps we will speak again…
  
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  - 2embracethelight on 01,13,13 at 4:19 pm said:
    
    That would be nice.
    Always
    Yisraela
  - Eddie Two Hawks on 01,13,13 at 5:05 pm said:
    
    pleased to meet you Yisraela
melanietoulouse on 01,10,13 at 2:40 am said:

Simply amazing, wonderful! Hi from Toulouse, France and thanx for liking my post:
http://incaunipocrit.wordpress.com/2013/01/07/mon-sablier-est-bleu-royal/
My very best for 2013, stay healthy, “cool” and good luck in all your endeavours!
- – -
My son and his gf have been on vacation in Australia since last December, they’ll be back to France next week…
They’ve enjoyed every day of their trip!

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 01,10,13 at 6:49 am said:
  
  It is a pleasure viewing your blog. Thank you for your kind comments concerning mine.
  May all your days be filled with good health, happiness and love.
  
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Benona Louise on 01,09,13 at 4:56 pm said:

I learned so much from the art of the Aboriginals, Pointisme is a present from them to me.I used it in my own paintings. It gives me some spirit and quietness.
Thank you for the nice blog Eddie

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 01,10,13 at 6:31 am said:
  
  Aboriginal peoples have much to share and teach. Thank you for your kind words Benona.
  
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Krystiana on 01,09,13 at 11:19 am said:

To jest piękne….

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 01,09,13 at 11:52 am said:
  
  Dziękuję bardzo Christian
  
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johncoyote on 01,08,13 at 5:55 pm said:

The artwork is amazing. Thank you for sharing the old culture and people.

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 01,09,13 at 5:39 am said:
  
  You are most welcome John and your kind remarks are very appreciated
  
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magsx2 on 01,08,13 at 3:44 pm said:

Hi,
Very nice art work from the Australian Aborigines, love the quote about the sun, so very true.

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 01,08,13 at 4:20 pm said:
  
  Isn’t it amazing? Thank you very much for your kind remarks.
  
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Sue Dreamwalker on 01,08,13 at 1:23 pm said:

Eddie, these paintings are beautiful..We should take heed of that which is spoken from our Aboriginal brothers and sisters, for they hold even to this day like the Native American Indians a Connection that is Deep to our Mother Earth.. For they too are the keepers of this Earth and knew and Know how to live in harmony with it… But like many of our Native Indigenous Peoples who have been abused and exploited and who have suffered greatly at the hand of Greed and ignorance.. I Know that their knowledge is now once again being sort, and Many now see just how wonderful are those who live in Harmony with Nature and our Earth Mother..
I admire greatly their art and their proverbs..
Many thanks for sharing such Beauty.. ~ Dreamwalker xox

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 01,08,13 at 2:55 pm said:
  
  What you say is all very true Dreamwalker. I especially like the part concerning how well indigenous peoples lived in harmony
  with Earth and how precious their knowledge is today. We have all benefited by this. Thank you very much for your kind words, Eddie
  
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Angeline M on 01,08,13 at 10:00 am said:

Gorgeous art work, and quotes.

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 01,08,13 at 10:33 am said:
  
  Thank you Angeline. Your kind response is appreciated.
  
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eremophila on 01,08,13 at 6:22 am said:

A lovely choice of images and words Eddie. And of course, the wonderful Rainbow Bee Eater – my favourite bird!

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- Eddie Two Hawks on 01,08,13 at 6:45 am said:
  
  Thank you very much for sharing your kind thoughts. It is greatly appreciated.
  
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