This painting portrays physical elements of Martu Country, such as the dominant tali (sandhills), warta (trees, vegetation), and

water sources. Rock holes, waterholes, soaks and springs were all extremely important sites for Martu people during the

pujiman (nomadic bush) era, with many important jukurrpa (dreamtime stories) chronicling the creation of these landmarks. In

the past the Martu lived nomadically, moving from water source to water source, and hunting and gathering bush tucker as

they went. They would traverse very large distances annually, visiting specific areas in the dry and wet season depending on

the availability of water. As they travelled and hunted they would also burn areas of country creating a larger diversity of plant

and animal life.

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