The painting depicts awelye (body paint design). The Aboriginal women apply markings to their upper body prior to commencing their ceremony. Ceremonies include song and dance.

Awelye represents body paint as well as ceremony.

If you would like to know more about Awelye and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles or to view video footage of Aboriginal women applying awelye during ceremony:

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