This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists which states:
‘This painting depicts designs associated with the rockhole and soakage water site of Yalalki, west of Jupiter Well. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men camped at this site before travelling south to Wirrinpi. The Pura (Bush Tomato) Dreaming is associated with the site. The central area shows where the bush tomato plants grow and the surrounding lines where there are areas of mulga trees. Since events associated with the Tingari Cycle are of a secret nature no further detail was given. Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari Men were usually followed by Tingari Women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of song cycles. These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs.’