The painting refers to Alhalkere country at Utopia, Aboriginal Art Regions of Central Australia.

Depicted in the painting are the track marks and grid patterns of the Emu (ankerr), as it roams and searches for food.

The Aboriginal women also follow the Emu tracks to gather bush tucker.

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

• Aboriginal Women
• Aboriginal Food
• Utopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert