The painting depicts the women holding their ceremonial ropes. The pattern illustrated represents awelye( body paint ), which is applied from ground ochre to their upper body, prior to their ceremony. Depicted are Totem sticks, which are also an important part of a ceremony.

Women's ceremonies include many 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 Aboriginal Women applying body paint design:

• Aboriginal Women
• Awelye
• Aboriginal Music




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