The painting depicts Awelye, body paint design. Aboriginal women paint their upper bodies for traditional ceremonies, which include song and dance.

If you would like to know more about Awelye - body paint design 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.

• Aboriginal Women
• Awelye
• Aboriginal Music

• Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design