The linear designs in Hazel's painting represent Awelye (Women's Ceremony and Body Paint Designs). These designs are painted onto the chest, breasts, arms and thighs. Powders ground from ochre (clays), charcoal and ash are used as body paint and applied with a flat stick with soft padding. They call this stick 'typale'. The women sing the songs associated with their Awelye as each woman takes her turn to be 'painted-up'.
Women perform Awelye ceremonies to demonstrate respect for their country and the total well-being and health of their community. The concentric circles in the centre of this painting represent the site where the Awelye is being performed.
Awelye (Women's Ceremony) MB055225-Hazel Morton Kngwarreye
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Awelye (Women's Ceremony) MB055225-Hazel Morton Kngwarreye
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