This work is accompanied by a certificate from Jilamara Arts and Crafts which states: ‘Traditional Tiwi Culture placed special significance on the Pukumani (funeral) ceremony. Mourners are decorated using traditional ochres to disguise themselves from the spirit of the deceased and song and dance is performed to honour the dead. Yirrinkiripwoja (bodypaint) is the source of many contemporary Tiwi designs and performance of the pukumani as ritual helps to reinvigorate the imagery. The shortening of the word to Pwojo – also refers to “best”.’