The painting depicts awelye, a specific pattern belonging to Violet Petyarre's Dreaming Ancestor, the Mountain Devil Lizard - Arnkerrth. Ochre markings are applied onto the upper body, before dancing the 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.