The painting depicts awelye, a specific ceremonial body paint design associated with Arnkerrth , The Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming. Aboriginal women paint their breast, shoulders and neck for traditional ceremonies. These ceremonies include song and dance, led by the most senior women of the tribal group.

If you would like to know more about Awelye and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles or to view video footage of Aboriginal women applying body painting.

• Awelye (Womens Ceremony) Art
• Mountain Devil Lizard Dreaming
• Utopia Aboriginal Paintings from the Central Desert
• Video of Aboriginal women applying body paint