The painting depicts the Bush Yam plant, which is a principal food source (bush tucker) gathered by the Aboriginal women from Alhalkere country, Utopia in Central Australia.

The women also pay homage to the spirit of the yam plant in their Awelye ceremonies to ensure perpetual germination. Ceremonies include many song and dance cycles.

If you would like to know more about the Bush Yam Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles or to view video footage of Aboriginal women during Awelye ceremony: -

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

Aboriginal women dancing - Video Yuendumu women dancing during Awelye ceremony