The painting depicts the Dreamtime Sisters dancing. The Eastern Arrernte ancestor spirit figures are known as Irrernte-arenye. It is their role to look after the Eastern Arrernte country and guide their families.

Other symbols illustrated are:

• Coolamon (red)
• Totem pole or stick
• Yam seed (blue and purple curl in the centre)
• Waterhole connected by running water (top right & left)
• Dreaming site (large multicoloured circles)

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

• Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings
• Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories
• Aboriginal Spirituality