Ritual Body Painting
Betty Mpetyane (Mpitjana) Club (b. 1957) Vessels - Bronze acquired from the NY trade

acquired from the NY trade in 2014

Modern 14K yellow gold ear wires and chains are newly made

A large and lovely example

("cochlea" is Latin for "snail)

Her hair is styled in an elaborate melon coiffure

Ritual Body Painting <br>Betty Mpetyane (Mpitjana) Club (b. 1957) Vessels - Bronze acquired from the NY tradeRitual Body Painting Artist: Betty Mpetyane (Mpitjana) Club (b. 1957) Region: Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia Language Group: Anmatyerre. Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Date: 2008 Dimensions: 157. 5 cm (62) x 127 cm (50) The Awelye Atnwengerrp paintings such as this superb example, have developed directly from Bettys experience as a ritual body painter, resembling as they do the patterns and designs used in these ceremonies. These vary depending on