The painting depicts Yawulyu . The Warlpiri women from central Australia anoint their upper body with oil before applying ochre designs, in preparation for their traditional ceremonies. During Yawulyu the women will perform dance cycles and song lines.

If you would like to know more about the Women's Body Painting and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following article or to view video footage of Warlpiri women applying body paint design:

• Awelye (Women's Ceremony) Art
• Aboriginal Women
• Video footage of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design