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This painting shows a special part of Aboriginal culture. During important times, like ceremonies and celebrations, women paint their bodies with ochre. Ochre is a natural colour that comes from the earth. It can be red, yellow, white, or brown. The paint is made by grinding up the ochre and mixing it with water.
The patterns the women paint on their bodies are not just for decoration. Each shape and line has a meaning. The designs tell stories about the land, the Dreaming, and the family. Some patterns show where a person comes from or which group they belong to.
Older women have a very important job. They teach the young girls how to mix the ochre, how to paint, and what the designs mean. These lessons are passed down from one generation to the next, it's important to keep culture and tradition alive.
This painting is about learning and sharing between women. It reminds us how art and story stay strong when people keep teaching and remembering.