Ritual Body Painting
Betty Mpetyane (Mpitjana) Club (b. 1957) Vessels - Bronze a site with two rock

a site with two rock holes that is east of the Kiwirrkura community

Condition:  Intact and in very good condition

acquired from the NY trade in 2014

mounted height: 12 1/2 inches (31

seated on an integral oval base

Ritual Body Painting <br>Betty Mpetyane (Mpitjana) Club (b. 1957) Vessels - Bronze a site with two rockRitual Body Painting Artist: Betty Mpetyane (Mpitjana) Club (b. 1957) Region: Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia Language Group: Anmatyerre. Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Date: 2008 Dimensions: 157. 5 cm (62) x 127 cm (50) The Awelye Atnwengerrp paintings such as this superb example, have developed directly from Bettys experience as a ritual body painter, resembling as they do the patterns and designs used in these ceremonies. These vary depending on