The painting depicts awelye, a specific pattern belonging to Violet Petyarre's Dreaming Ancestor, the Mountain Devil Lizard - Arnkerrth. The ochre pattern or markings are applied onto the upper body, before she dances her ceremony.
To learn more about Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming visit Aboriginal Lizard Painting or to view Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design in our art and culture section.
Title: Awelye
Artist: Violet Petyarre
ID: 0706668
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 196x126
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Central Art - Aboriginal Art Store is proud to present this painting as part of The Petyarre Sisters 2007: Australian Aboriginal Art from Utopia Online Exhibition. Available as part of this Exhibition from 12 - 27 November 2007 only. Please do not hesitate to phone, email or contact us on the details below if you have any queries regarding this exhibition.
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