Ochres

International Tour Program | 1996

  • North East Arnhem Land, Torres Strait Islands
  • Program, Resources

Ochres is a portrayal of this earthy substance, its myriad of purposes and the spiritual significance to Aboriginal people.

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Ochre is a clay substance that represents a huge part of Aboriginal life. It is used for rituals and ceremonies, visual arts, healing ... it is also a symbolic way for Aboriginal people to tell their stories through body painting while celebrating the spirit of these stories through dance. Ochre comes in four major colours: yellow, black, red and white. In all its forms and colours, ochre is essential to the life of Aboriginal communities.