The painting depicts Awelye, body paint design.

The Aboriginal women apply designs made from ground ochres, using aTypale (brush like-stick) onto their upper body for traditional ceremonies.

Ceremonies include many song and dance cycles.

If you would like to know more about Awelye - womens 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 designs.

• Aboriginal Women
• Awelye (Womens Ceremony) Art
• Aboriginal Music (song & dance)




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