Aboriginal Art by MINNIE PWERLE 166 x 25cms

I CERTIFY THAT THIS PAINTING cat#12000 IS AN ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY MINNIE PWERLE.

"Body Paint/Bush Melons"

This is a striking work is a classic example of Minnie Pwerle's style in vibrant reds, oranges and yellows.

Within this piece we see Body paint Designs worn by women when performing ceremonies. Body painting carries deep spiritual significance for the Aboriginal people. They recognise the creative nature of this activity, which uses the human body itself as a living canvas for artistic expression. The use of particular designs and motifs denotes social position and the relationship of the individuals to their family group and to particular ancestors, totemic animals and tracts of land. In many situations individuals are completely transformed so they ' become' the spirit ancestor they are portraying in the dance.

The work is 166 x 125cm and is unstretched.

The painting can be sent unstretched in a tube or picked up from

Aboriginal Galleries of Australia,

35 Spring Street Melbourne

For further details please contact the gallery 03 9654 2516

Maryanne Hollow, Director

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