The painting depicts Awelye body paint design associated with the Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming.

The women apply their designs or markings to the breast, shoulder and neck area, using ground ochres. During the preparation the women chant song cycles, before dancing their ceremony.

If you would like to know more about Awelye (Body Paint) 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:

• Awelye
• Aboriginal Women
• Aboriginal Lizard Painting
• Aboriginal Music
• Utopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert




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