Ngkwarlerlanem and Arnkawenyerr- Country, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

210 x 150cm

$9,400

Provenance: Mbantua Gallery, Alice Springs, NT Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, NSW
Artwork story: All of Michelle's Dreamtime stories belong to her countries Ngkwarlerlanem and Arnkawenyerr. This work represents the seeds of a bush food called Ilyarnayt. When women gather for ceremony they clollect the seeds. Awelye is the Anmatyerre/Alyawarre word for women's ceremonies. Awelye also refers specifically to the designs applied to a women's body as part of a ceremony.The Awelye is performed by Aboriginal women to recall their ancestors, to show respect for their country and to demonstrate their responsibility for the wellbeing of their community.

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b. c.1960

synthetic polymer paint on linen

210 x 150cm

$9,400

Provenance: Mbantua Gallery, Alice Springs, NT Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, NSW
Artwork story: All of Michelle's Dreamtime stories belong to her countries Ngkwarlerlanem and Arnkawenyerr. This work represents the seeds of a bush food called Ilyarnayt. When women gather for ceremony they clollect the seeds. Awelye is the Anmatyerre/Alyawarre word for women's ceremonies. Awelye also refers specifically to the designs applied to a women's body as part of a ceremony.The Awelye is performed by Aboriginal women to recall their ancestors, to show respect for their country and to demonstrate their responsibility for the wellbeing of their community.