The painting depicts the Yawk -yawk spirit figures (mermaid) and theBolong (rainbow serpent spirit figure ), referring to Ngalkbun / Rembarrnga mythology.

Yawk- yawk spirit figures are depicted with fish like tails, hence the name mermaid.

If you would like to know more about the Mermaid Sisters and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following article:

• Aboriginal Spirituality