Mrytle Petyarre

Awelye

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Awelye
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Awelye

Mrytle Petyarre

Awelye

Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 040577
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 177x129
Year: 2004
Price: AUD$7,150.00 inc. GST

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The painting depicts awelye, a specific ceremonial body paint design associated with Arnkerrth, The Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming. Aboriginal women, paint their upper body with ochre designs or markings for traditional ceremonies. These ceremonies include many song and dance cycles, led by the most senior women of the tribal group.

If you would like to know more about Awelye (women's 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:

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