The painting depicts awelye, a specific ceremonial body paint design associated with Arnkerrth, The Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming.

Aboriginal women, paint their upper body with ochre designs or markings for traditional ceremonies. These ceremonies include many song and dance cycles, led by the most senior women of the tribal group.

If you would like to know more about Awelye (women's body paint) and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles or to view video footage of Aboriginal women applying body paint design:

• Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming
• Aboriginal Music
• Aboriginal Women
• Awelye (Women's Ceremony) ArtUtopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert

• Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design