Survival, Social Cohesion and Rock Art: The Painted Hands of Western Arnhem Land, Australia
Abstract
This paper explores the complex story of a particular style of rock art in western Arnhem Land known as ‘Painted Hands’. Using new evidence from recent fieldwork, we present a definition for their style, distribution and place in the stylistic chronologies of this region. We argue these motifs played an important cultural role in Aboriginal society during the period of European settlement in the region. We explore the complex messages embedded...
Paper Details
Title
Survival, Social Cohesion and Rock Art: The Painted Hands of Western Arnhem Land, Australia
Published Date
May 1, 2020
Volume
30
Issue
3
Pages
491 - 510
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