Annie Hunter Petyerre Alyawarre, b. 1964
35 3/8 x 46 1/2 in
The lines in Annie Hunter's paintings represent the designs women paint on their body for Awelye - or ceremony and the Women sing the songs associated with their Awelye when being painted for ceremony. Women perform Awelye ceremonies to demonstrate respect for their country, its plants, animals and people and to keep the country healthy and productive.
We acknowledge the Traditional Bunurong Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters and seas on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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