NATASHA PURUNTATAMERI - 16-253
$880.00
During ceremony on the Tiwi Islands a series of 'yoi' (dances), are performed; some are totemic (inherited from the person's Mother) and some serve to act out the narrative of newly composed songs..Participants in these ceremonies are painted with turtiyanginari (the different natural ochre colours) in varying designs, transforming the dancers and, in some cases, providing protection against recognition by mapurtiti (spirits). These designs can be applied in different ways. Ochre is applied to the body and face. These significant artistic designs collectively are called 'Jilamara'.
| Catalog No | 16-253 |
| Title | Jilamara Design |
| Artist | NATASHA PURUNTATAMERI |
| Size & Medium | 100 x 100 cm Ochre on Linen |
| Category | Painting |
Related Items
SUSAN WANJI WANJI - 19-148
$3,696.00
Tiwi name for Armband - worn when we dance at ceremony Catalog No 19-148 Title Pamajini Artist SUSAN WANJI WANJI Size & Medium 100 x 100 cm Ochre on Canvas...
SHEILA PURUNTATAMERI - 19-143
$880.00
The Kulama design depicts this important ceremony of the Tiwi people; the dancers and singers create a circle and prepare the poisonous yam for eating, as indicated by the circles...
REPPIE ANNE PAPAJUA (ORSTO) - 19-140
$1,337.60
Tiwi name for Crocodile and crocodile dance. Many Tiwi are handed down the dance (or dreaming) of the crocodile from their Fathers. Catalog No 19-140 Title Yirrikipayi and muputi. Artist...
E-News from Munupi Arts
Sign up to get the latest news and updates from Munupi Arts and more …
Contact Us
Guy Allain
Art Centre Manager
Email: munupi@bigpond.com
Tel: +61 8 8978 3975
Fax: +61 8 8978 3975
Mail: PMB 163 Pularumpi
Melville Island NT 0822
Supported by
Connect with Us
© 2019 Munupi Arts.
