yawulyu

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Scope note
Yawulyu is an exclusively female ceremony of the aboriginal Warlpiri people. Sand designs are used during story telling to represent concerns of sexuality, fertility, and well-being, as well as the presence of ancestral beings during ceremonies. Although primarily drawn into sand, these designs may be incised into wood or stone as well as painted onto bodies.
yawulyu
Accepted term: 02-Dec-2024