Myrtle Petyarre
Awelye (Womens Body Paint)
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Myrtle Petyarre
Awelye (Womens Body Paint)
Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 0704641
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 120x120
Year: 2007
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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 breast, shoulders and neck for traditional ceremonies. These ceremonies include song and dance, led by the most senior women of the tribal group.
To learn more about the Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming visit Aboriginal Lizard Painting or learn about song and dance in ceremony 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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