Hairstring Ceremony 

"Hairstring Ceremony" is an abstract painting by the Aboriginal Australian artist Makinti Napanangka. The artwork features a series of horizontal bands of color, each composed of repeated strokes of paint, which resemble the hair strands used in traditional hairstring ceremonies. The use of vibrant colors and bold lines reflects the artist's cultural heritage and personal experience with these ceremonies, which are essential to the social and spiritual life of the Pintupi people. Napanangka's work is an important example of contemporary Aboriginal art, and it helps to preserve the cultural traditions of his people.