Aboriginal Dog Lead
 
Artist:  Mary Napangardi Brown
 
Size: 110cmL x 3cmW
 
Suede lined with printed canvas outer, leather, and high quality fittings
 
This painting depicts linear pattern 'body paint design'. The Aboriginal women paint their breasts and shoulders for ceremonies, which include song and dance used to tell their ancient stories. The concentric circles symbolise ceremonies or meeting place.
 
Royalties are paid to the artist and their family.