Bottle Tree Gullah Islands is a painting by Synthia SAINT JAMES which was uploaded on June 13th, 2019.
Bottle Tree Gullah Islands
Like many of the South’s oldest and most colorful customs, the bottle tree tradition was brought to this country by African slaves and continued by... more
Buy the Original Painting
Price
$25,000
Dimensions
30.000 x 30.000 x 1.500 inches
This original painting is currently for sale. At the present time, originals are not offered for sale through the Fine Art America secure checkout system. Please contact the artist directly to inquire about purchasing this original.
Click here to contact the artist.
Title
Bottle Tree Gullah Islands
Artist
Synthia SAINT JAMES
Medium
Painting - Oil And Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Like many of the South’s oldest and most colorful customs, the bottle tree tradition was brought to this country by African slaves and continued by Southern African American families and white rural folk. According to legend, haint blue bottles (cobalt blue) were talisman worn by trees. Once the spirits ventured inside the bottles they were trapped and then destroyed by morning sunlight.
Uploaded
June 13th, 2019
