BWA Bookmark - Josette Papajua - Jilamara

A new range of indigenous art image bookmarks from Better World Arts, printed on a heavy card stock (325gsm) with rounded corners, measuring 145mm x 52mm.  Information about the artwork and artist is printed on the back.

The art -

During Ceremony on the Tiwi Islands a series of “Yoi”, 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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