Narpula Scobie Napurrula

Womens Ceremony

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Womens Ceremony
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Womens Ceremony

Narpula Scobie Napurrula

Womens Ceremony

Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 0612532
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 136x98
Year: 2006
Price: AUD$7,150.00 inc. GST

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The painting depicts body paint design, ceremonial site and rock holes associated with Pintupi womens ceremony, from the Western Desert, Aboriginal Art Regions of Central Australia.

Prior to their ceremony, the Aboriginal women paint their upper body, using ground ochres to create markings or body paint designs. Ceremonies include song and dance cycles.


If you would like to know more about Women's Ceremony and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles or to view video footage of Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design.


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