The painting depicts the Dreamtime Sisters dancing. These spirit figures are referred to by the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people from Central Australia as Irrernte-arenye.
The spirit figures look after their Eastern Arrernte country and protect significant sites.

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