The painting depicts the bush melon seed (circles) referring to the late Minnie Pwerle's homeland of Antwengerrp, Utopia in Central Australia.

The women from gathered the fruit (bush tucker), which was eaten or dried to be consumed, when bush tucker was scarce.

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

• Aboriginal Food
• Aboriginal Women
• Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings
• Utopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert

• Tribute - in Memory of Minnie Pwerle