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the aboriginies paint htemselves for a lot of reasons. they could use war paint to try to intimidate their enemies, or they could use the paint for a corroboree (is that spelt right) which is a cerermonial gathering for tribal purposes

cause they feel like it

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Aborigines wore white paint for ceremonial purposes and celebrations, such as dancing and singing corroborees, initiation rites, or medical consultations.

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To express their feelings and create a story.

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Because they like it

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Because it is part of their religon

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