Violet Petyarre
Body Paint Design
ACAAVPA0524
2005
205x120cm
Acrylic paints on linen
| Description: | The linear pattern throughout this painting represents Awelye, women’s ceremonial body paint design. The women paint their bodies and sing songs for ceremonies throughout the year. Designs are painted onto the chest, breast, shoulders and upper arms with ground ochre's, these are applied to the body with a brush-like stick known as a Typale. |
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