Ada Bird Petyarre
Awelye (Body Paint)
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Ada Bird Petyarre
Awelye (Body Paint)
Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 031134
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 150x130
Year: 2003
Price: AUD$11,550.00 inc. GST
The painting depicts Awelye, women's ceremonial body paint design associated with the Arnkerrthe (Mountain Devil Lizard). The aboriginal women paint ceremonial design on their breast, shoulder and neck area. The ceremonies include song and dance led by the most senior women of the tribal group.
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