The painting represent fire. The spiritual significance of fire for Aboriginal people commences at birth and continues throughout life. Fire is vital in hand crafting weapons, and tools for hunting and gathering.

Aboriginal people use fire for many purposes, including signalling, clearing the land (regeneration of edible plant food), hunting, cooking, ceremonial fires and camp-fires.

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

• Aboriginal Culture
• Aboriginal Spirituality