Ada Bird Petyarre
Awelye (Body Paint)
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Ada Bird Petyarre
Awelye (Body Paint)
Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 031135
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 178x120
Price:
$AUD16,500.00
The painting depicts Awelye body paint design associated with the Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming.
The women apply their designs or markings to the breast, shoulder and neck area, using ground ochres. During the preparation the women chant song cycles, before dancing their ceremony.
If you would like to know more about Awelye (Body Paint) and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles or to view video footage of Aboriginal women applying body paint design:
- Awelye
- Aboriginal Women
- Aboriginal Lizard Painting
- Aboriginal Music
- Utopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert
- Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design
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