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Awelyeby Polly Nelson NungalaThe painting depicts specific markings applied to the neck for Awelye ceremonies. |
ArtistPolly was born around 1940 at Utopia, north east of Alice Springs in central Australia. Polly’s sister, Lena Skinner Ngal, and brother, Johnny Skinner, are also known artists. Polly’s artwork depiction are of the Bush Plum, an significant 'Dreaming' to whose who have rights to paint the stories. Another significant depiction of the artist is Awelye, ochre designs painted onto women’s bodies during their traditional ceremonies. Artist has Passed Away1939-2018 Out of respect for Aboriginal culture Central Art has removed the artist's photograph. |
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