Elephant Rock Man

Summary: An Aboriginal engraving of a male figure on a long rock platform near Elephant Rock.

  • Site type: Rock engraving
  • Number of motifs: 1
  • Motif/s: Man
  • Quality: 2.5/5
  • Condition of site: Good
  • Year first recorded: 2018
  • Originally Recorded by: Ian Sim

On a long but narrow rock platform is an Aboriginal engraving of a man. It was not recorded or mentioned in the original recordings of Aboriginal engravings around Elephant Rock, but is regarded as being a significant figure.

AWAT2107 LR Elephant Rock Man

The grooves are fairly smooth and not very deep, but most of the figure can be discerned with the right light.

AWAT2098 LR Elephant Rock Man

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