Topham Hill Kangaroo

Summary: Aboriginal rock carving of a male wallaby or kangaroo, on Topham Hill.

  • Art type/s: Rock engraving
  • Number of motifs: 1
  • Motif/s: Kangaroo
  • Quality: 2/5
  • Condition of art: Good
  • Year first recorded: 1986

On the lower flanks of Topham Hill is an Aboriginal engraving of a male wallaby or kangaroo, carved at the top of a narrow ledge.

AWAT8394 LR Topham Hill Kangaroo
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