Jilamara 'Stone'
Jilamara 'Stone'
JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI
Jilamara by Jean Baptiste Apuatimi is from our Tiwi Collection. Jilamara is a Tiwi word that refers to the ochre patterning traditionally painted on the bodies of dancers and on carved poles during Pukumani ceremonies. Jilamara is unique to the art and culture of Tiwi Islanders.
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MOQ: 5 metres (or 2-5 metres with small order fee of $75)
Lead time: Varies, see website for details.
Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP)
This design is based on an original artwork by Jean Baptiste Apuatimi. It may embody traditional knowledge of the artist’s community. Through best practice legal agreements, Willie Weston is authorised to adapt and reproduce this artwork on our fabrics, wallpapers and other interior products. Dealing with any part of the design for any purpose that has not been authorised by the artist is a serious breach of customary laws of First Nations communities and may also breach the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
