This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papunya Tula Artists which states: 'During Mythological times a group of men camped at the site of Ilyingaugau near the secret cave site of Mitukatjirri, south–east of the Kintore Community. The straight lines through this work represent spears which the men are straightening. This is done by slightly warming the spear over a fire and straightening while it is warm. These men were preparing their spears as they heard of a possible confrontation with a group of men from the Tjikari area further north.'