Tina Patlas Australian, Tiwi, b. 1968
Tina Patlas Australian, Tiwi, b. 1968
Jilamara
natural ochres on canvas
150 x 75 cm
840927
All jilamara (design) are originally drawn from the body painting which accompanied the pukumani (funeral) and kulama (initiation/yam) ceremonies. An individual design and aesthetic is highly valued by Tiwi artist...
All jilamara (design) are originally drawn from the body painting which accompanied the pukumani (funeral) and kulama (initiation/yam) ceremonies. An individual design and aesthetic is highly valued by Tiwi artist and is representative of thier personal interpretaton of the tradition Tiwi design or jilamara.