The painting depicts Aboriginal iconography referring to water soakages. Soakages are a vital source of water for the Aboriginal people living desert regions in Central Australia .

The Aborigines would scoop out the sand or mud using a coolamon (wooden bowl) or woomera. Knowing the location of each soakage is extremely important.

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

• Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings
• Aboriginal People