The painting depicts the Dreamtime Sisters dancing. The Eastern Arrernte ancestor spirit figures are known as Irrernte-arenye. It is their role to look after the Eastern Arrernte country and guide their families.

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

• Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings
• Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories
• Aboriginal Spirituality