The painting depicts awelye, a specific pattern belonging to Violet Petyarre's Dreaming Ancestor, the Mountain Devil Lizard - Arnkerrth. The ochre pattern or markings are applied onto the upper body, before she dances her ceremony.

To learn more about Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming visit Aboriginal Lizard Painting or to view Awelye (Body Paint) - Video of Aboriginal Women applying body paint design in our art and culture section.