Violet Petyarre

Awelye (Body Paint)

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Awelye (Body Paint)
© 2009 Central Art - Aboriginal Art Store
Awelye (Body Paint)

Violet Petyarre

Awelye (Body Paint)

Central Art Aboriginal Art Store
Code: 0603433
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 203x90
Year: 2006
Price: AUD$8,800.00 inc. GST

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The painting depicts awelye design from Violet Petyarre's Dreaming Ancestor, the Mountain Devil Lizard - Arnkerrth. The ochre pattern or markings are applied onto the upper body, before she dances her ceremony.


To learn more about Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming visit Aboriginal Lizard Painting or view Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design in our art and culture section.

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