The painting depicts Awelye, body paint design associated with womens ceremony. The Aboriginal women anoint their upper body with oil before applying ochre markings, which can take several hours. Ceremonies include song and dance.
To view Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design or learn more about song and dance visit Aboriginal Music in our art and culture section.
Title: Awelye
Artist: Mary Rumble Pitjara
ID: 0710778
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 89x72
Price:
$AUD770.00
Sale Price: $AUD669.57
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Central Art - Aboriginal Art Store is proud to present this painting as part of Christmas 2007: Australian Aboriginal Art Exhibition. Available as part of this Exhibition from 19 December 2007 - 4 January 2008 only. Please do not hesitate to phone, email or contact us on the details below if you have any queries regarding this exhibition.
Price:
$AUD770.00
Sale Price: $AUD669.57
(inclusive GST with Free Shipping)
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