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Scarf Lenzig Modal Josette Papajua JPA145 - Better World Arts

Scarf Lenzig Modal Josette Papajua JPA145 - Better World Arts

$54.55
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$54.55

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Scarf-Lenzig Modal 200x74cm-JPA145

During Ceremony on the Tiwi Islands a series of β€œYoi”, dances are performed, some are totemic (matrilineal) and others act out newly composed songs. Participants are painted with turtiyanginari (natural ochres) transforming the dancers and protecting them against mapurtiti (spirits). These designs are collectively called Jilamara.
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Scarf-Lenzig Modal 200x74cm-JPA145

During Ceremony on the Tiwi Islands a series of β€œYoi”, dances are performed, some are totemic (matrilineal) and others act out newly composed songs. Participants are painted with turtiyanginari (natural ochres) transforming the dancers and protecting them against mapurtiti (spirits). These designs are collectively called Jilamara.
Scarf Lenzig Modal Josette Papajua JPA145 - Better World Arts | National Museum Australia