For biographical and background information see Acc. no. 1997.104 'Additional information'. In the Dreaming stories of Western Arnhem Land and in other parts of Australia, the Serpent is frequently found eating and later disgorging human or other beings. Correspondingly in Aboriginal art the Snake motif frequently encompasses - either by encircling or engorging - human figures, often those of women. The Snake is a key symbol of sexual danger. In snake pictures such as this there is a collaboration of materials, methods and mythic psychology to produce a striking and memorable work. Symbolism so created tends to communicate well across cultures because among their many possible levels of meaning they visualize something that is emotionally recognizable to the majority.