All jilamara (design) are originally drawn from the body painting which accompained he 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 accompained he pukumani (funeral) and kulama (initiation/yam) ceremonies. An individual design and aesthetic is highly valued by Tiwi artist and is representative of their personal interpretation of the traditional Tiwi design or Jilmara.