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