Elaeagia pastoensis

the Mopa Mopa tree, Elaeagia pastoensis a relative of the coffee and quinine bushes Family Rubiacea. The exudate is concentrated by using alcohol and then coloured before being applied. The designs are made by cutting away unused areas of colour. For information about any of the photos in the archive or to request a larger selection or for any commercial use please send an e-mail to www.southamericanpictures. More