Patonga Pecked Shape

Summary: An Aboriginal engraving of an indeterminate figure, above Patonga Drive and near a large whale engraving.

  • Art type/s: Rock engraving
  • Number of motifs: 1
  • Motif/s: Indeterminate figure
  • Quality: 3/5
  • Condition of site: Good
  • View site sketch
  • Year first recorded: 2019

Located near a large whale engraving documented in 1954, this Aboriginal engraving was only recorded fairly recently. It’s not clear what the figure resembles, but it is formed by very clearly pecked lines.

AWAT2193 LR Patonga Pecked Shape

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