Eileen Bird Petyarre
Awelye (Womens Body Paint)
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Eileen Bird Petyarre
Awelye (Womens Body Paint)
Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 0705653
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 206x140
Year: 2007
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The painting depicts awelye women's ceremonial body paint design. Aboriginal women apply designs to their upper body made from ground ochres using a brush-like stick called a typale. Ceremonies include song and dance.
To learn more about song and dance in ceremonies visit Aboriginal Music in our art and culture section.
To view Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design visit our art and culture section.
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