The colours of Adnyamathanha rock art are different at each painting location and there is also a small difference of design between paintings and engravings.

Adnyamathanha people believe that their spiritual ancestors introduced their rock art so the symbols used in their rock art are very important. They have tangible meanings for Adnyamathanha people and particular symbols may have more than one meaning. A number of the symbols were made for a special purpose such as education about the Dreaming.

Symbols that are not connected to certain ceremonies may be part of a stories or songs that are used in rituals. Some symbols represent resources like water that are found in certain places.

It is important that these symbols are not copied without the permission of Adnyamathanha people because they are a part of their cultural heritage.