Basin Track Ray

Summary: The Basin Track Ray is a deeply cut, distinct Aboriginal engravng described as an “indeterminate figure”.

  • Site type: Rock engraving
  • Number of motifs: 1
  • Quality: 4/5
  • Condition of site: Good
  • View site sketch
  • Year first recorded: 1980

Located quite close to the Basin Track, this Aboriginal engraving was described in 1980 as an “indeterminate figure with seven appendages”. It is quite deeply cut and distinct.

Indeterminate figure next to Basin Track
AWAT4797 LR Basin Track Ray
Indeterminate figure next to Basin Trail
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