The painting depicts Aboriginal iconography of women (U shape), gathering bush berries and goanna ,a principal food source (bush tucker) for Aboriginal People living in regions of Central Australia.

The women are the principal food gatherers, using digging sticks and carry the bush tucker in coolamons (wooden bowls).

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

• Aboriginal Food
• Aboriginal Women
• Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings
• Aboriginal Goanna Painting