The painting depicts Aboriginal iconography: -

• Concentric circles represent the Mulga tree
• Parallel lines indicate branches and root system of tree

The Mulga seeds are gathered by the women, which is staple food source (bush tucker). The leaves and twigs are boiled and the liquid used as bush medicine by the Aboriginal people living in Central Australia.

The men hand craft various weapons and implements from Mulga wood, which is also used for firewood.

If you would like to know more about The Mulga Tree Seed Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:

• Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings
• Aboriginal Food
• Aboriginal Woman
• Aboriginal People
• Utopia Aboriginal Art: Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert