Women's Hairstring Ceremony

makintinapanangka

natural stone pattern

abstract expressionism

wood texture

naturalistic pattern

abstract painting

abstract pattern

organic pattern

wooden texture

natural texture

organic texture

"Women's Hairstring Ceremony" is a painting by the renowned Australian Indigenous artist Makinti Napanangka, who was born around 1930 and passed away on January 9, 2011. The work is characterized by its vibrant use of color and the artist's distinctive painting style, characterized by bold, expressive lines, which are often used to depict the landscape of the Western Desert. The artwork's title suggests a connection to the cultural practices of the artist's people, the Pintupi, who are known for their intricate hairstring designs.