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MINNIE PWERLE - AWELYE WOMENĀ€™S CEREMONY

MINNIE PWERLE - AWELYE WOMENĀ€™S CEREMONY

SKU: 16021

MINNIE PWERLE

AWELYE WOMENĀ€™S CEREMONY,  2003
94 x 124 cm
synthetic polymer on canvas

 

PROVENANCE
Dacou Gallery Cat #7323FireWorks Gallery , Brisbane Private Collection, Qld

 

STORY
The bold linear patterns of stripes and curves throughout Minnieā€™s painting depicts the womenā€™s ceremonial body paint design. After smearing their bodies with animal fat, the women trace these designs onto their breasts, arms and thighs singing as each woman has a turn to be ā€�painted upā€™.The songs relate to the Dreamtime stories of Ancestral Travel as well as plants, animals and natural forces. Awelye-Womenā€™s ceremony demonstrates respect for the land. In performing these ceremonies they ensure well-being and happiness within their community.

 

EXHIBITED
Exhibited FireWorks gallery Brisbane 2004.

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