Mount Murray Anderson – Two Deities

W.D. Campbell recorded two deities, eight and twelve feet in height. They are both on a large rock platform towards the end of the spur. The larger of the two deities has an oval protuberance from his head, which may be an ornament.

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The smaller deity is more weathered and is potentiallty an older engraving. The figure has outstretched hands and broader legs than the larger spiritual figure.

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On the same rock platform are at least two stone arrangements, where rocks have been piled up in small mounds.

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