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

Tacon, Paul; Langley, Michelle; May, Sally; Lamilami, Ronald; Brennan, Wayne; Guse (Wesley), Daryl

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

Date

2010

Authors

Tacon, Paul

Langley, Michelle

May, Sally

Lamilami, Ronald

Brennan, Wayne

Guse (Wesley), Daryl

Publisher

Antiquity Publications

Abstract

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.