The painting depicts Mimi spirits, which are tall, thin beings that live in the rocky escarpment of northern Australia as spirits. Before the coming of Aboriginal people they had human forms. The Mimi are generally harmless but on occasions can be mischievous.

When Aboriginal people first came to northern Australia, the Mimi taught them how to hunt and gather. They also did the first rock paintings and taught Aboriginal people how to paint.

If you would like to know more about Rock Spirit Family and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following article:

• Ancestral Rock Paintings