The painting depicts a Jabiru illustrated in a cross hatching art style unique to the Top End of Australia and has significant spiritual meaning to Aboriginal people.

The Jabiru are among Australia's largest birds and is the only member of the stork family native to Australia.

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

• Ancestral Rock Paintings
• Aboriginal Spirituality