Jilamara

All jilamara (design) are originally drawn from the body painting which accompanied the pukumani (funeral) and kulama (initiation/yam) ceremonies. An individual design and aesthetic is highly valued by Tiwi artists and is representative of their personal interpretation of the traditional Tiwi design or jilamara.

Made during a Japanese Woodblock printing workshop at Northern Editions with Jacqueline Gribbin Master Printmaker.