The painting represents the women from the artists region of Lyentye (Mosquito Bore), Utopia in Central Australia.

Depicted is the dance movement of the Aboriginal women as they move back and forth or side to side during Awelye ceremony.

If you would like to know more about Awelye and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:

• Awelye (Women's Ceremony) Art
• Aboriginal Women
• Utopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert