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Ochre is also often mixed with plant oils and animal fats to create other medicines. [32] [33] This ochre was mined by Aboriginal people in pits and quarries across Australia; there are over 400 recorded sites, and many of these (including the Ochre Pits in the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park) are still in use.
The symbolic meaning of the flag colours (as stated by Harold Thomas) are: [7] Black – "represents the Aboriginal people of Australia" Yellow circle – "represents the Sun, the giver of life and protector" Red – "represents the red earth, the red ochre used in ceremonies and Aboriginal peoples' spiritual relation to the land"
These pits are a significant Aboriginal heritage site, and the only quarry for ochre in the Central Australian region that is open to visitors and where the mining and collection of ochre by the traditional owners still occurs. The right to continue to take ochre from this site is protected by the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act ...
In modern art, red ochre is a primary material for many Aboriginal artists through its distinctive red colour and sheen quality. [4] The ochre from Adnoartina’s story is especially valued through the spiritual link to Aboriginal mythology. [4] This particular red ochre is called 'yamparnu' in the Aboriginal language. [4]
Ochre pits in central Australia where a variety of clay earth pigments were obtained. Aboriginal people created shell pendants which were considered high value and often used for trading goods. These shells were attached to string, which was handmade from human hair and sometimes covered with a type of grease and red ochre.
Aboriginal ceremonies have been a part of Aboriginal culture since the beginning, and still play a vital part in society. [23] They are held often, for many different reasons, all of which are based on the spiritual beliefs and cultural practices of the community. [ 24 ]
Whadjuk used high quality red ochre in ceremonies, which they obtained from the site now occupied by Perth Railway Station and which they traded with people to the east. [9] By repute it was traded as far as Uluru. [citation needed] Prior to the colonisation it was used to colour hair, which was worn long (in a style similar to dreadlocks).
Main colour Secondary colours Further information Australian Capital Territory: 454,499 Blue Gold and White [2] see Sport in Australian Capital Territory: New South Wales: 8,072,163 Sky Blue Navy Blue and White [3] see Sport in New South Wales: Northern Territory: 232,605 Red Ochre Black and White [4] see Sport in Northern Territory: Queensland ...