Ancient bird stencils discovered in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

Paul Tacon; Michelle Langley; Sally May; Ronald Lamilami; Wayne Brennan; Daryl Guse

doi:10.1017/S0003598X00066679

Ancient bird stencils discovered in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

Paul Tacon, Michelle Langley, Sally May, Ronald Lamilami, Wayne Brennan, Daryl Guse

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The discovery of rare bird stencils from a unique Australian rock art complex is reported, the species they most closely resemble is discussed and their significance in terms of world rock art and climate change is highlighted.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	416-427
Number of pages	12
Journal	Antiquity
Volume	84
Issue number	324
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0003598X00066679
Publication status	Published - Jun 2010

Keywords

Arnhem land
Bird images
Djulirri
Rock art
Stencils

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Ancient bird stencils discovered in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

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