Minnie Pwerle
Awelye - Body Painting
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Minnie Pwerle
Awelye - Body Painting
Medium: Acrylic on Belgium Linen
Size: 60 x 60cm
Year: 2005
Price: $ NFS
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Body Painting (Awelye) designs are applied to women’s upper body for ceremonial purposes. Through body painting, song and dance they tell the stories of long traditions and customs. The ceremonies are very important for the women.
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