Sand Goanna and Water Snake Dreaming – Aboriginal Fine Art Print Australia

Sand Goanna and Water Snake Dreaming tells the story of strength, resilience, and the shared responsibility of caring for Country.

In the Dreaming, when the sand goanna first evolved from the water and began walking across the land, he would often return to the riverbanks to drink and rest beside the waterhole. Watching closely from beneath the water was the water snake, guardian of the river and protector of the waterways.

The water snake became curious about the goanna and wanted to test his spirit. If the goanna was going to move across the snake’s Country and visit the waterhole, he needed to prove that he was strong, wise, and respectful. He had to show that he could watch over the land and riverbanks while the snake continued to care for the water itself.

So the two spirits met in the water and began to dance, circle, and challenge one another. They twisted and moved through the currents, testing each other’s strength, resilience, and heart. The light blue colours within the artwork represent the movement of water as they danced and battled beneath the surface. The swirling patterns symbolise the many circles they travelled together — each turn carrying lessons of understanding, balance, and respect.

No matter how many times they challenged one another, they always returned to the same truth: both carried deep love for Country, and both wanted to protect and care for the sacred waterhole.

In the end, there was no winner or loser. The sand goanna and the water snake resolved their differences in peace, understanding that true strength comes through unity, respect, and working together to care for the land and waterways for future generations.

Each Art Print Includes

• A high-quality reproduction of an original Aboriginal artwork by Indigenous artist Kieran Hearn
• Professionally printed to showcase the vibrant colours, detail and character of the original artwork
• Produced from a high-resolution image of the original hand-painted artwork
• Features the artist's original Dreaming story and artistic interpretation
• Includes a printed story explaining the meaning and inspiration behind the artwork
• Available in four sizes to suit a variety of homes and spaces
• Carefully prepared and packaged to protect the artwork during delivery
• This product is an art print reproduction and is not the original hand-painted artwork
• Frame not included

Available Print Sizes

Small — 30 × 40 cm
Perfect for smaller wall spaces, children's rooms, home offices, hallways or as part of a gallery wall.

Medium — 40 × 60 cm
A versatile size suited to bedrooms, living areas and smaller feature walls.

Large — 50 × 70 cm
A beautiful statement size that allows the colours and details of the artwork to stand out.

Extra Large — 60 × 90 cm
Our largest print size, designed to create an eye-catching feature within a larger space.

Please note: Lifestyle images are provided for styling inspiration. Artwork may appear larger or smaller in room mock-ups; please refer to the exact measurements above when choosing your print size.

Shipping 

Free Shipping Australia Wide on all Original Art Canvas and Fine art prints. All products are sent fully-insured, un-stretched, and prints are carefully rolled in a protective tube for FREE Australia-wide shipping via Australia Post. International shipping costs are determined at checkout. 

Once payment has been received and your artwork has been dispatched, you will be sent a tracking number so you can follow your delivery through the Australia Post tracking system.

All artworks are packed with great care to ensure safe transit. Deliveries must be signed for upon arrival. Please note we do not deliver to PO Boxes. Most Australian deliveries arrive within 3–5 business days from dispatch. Any damages must be reported to Kunja Dreaming within 24 hours of delivery.