Bradshaw Period
Tassel Bradshaw Group
1080x180mm (42x7 ins)

Some of the earliest identifiable paintings from the Erudite Epoch are the classic Tassel Bradshaws, which commence the Tassel Bradshaw Period. These are believed to be the form of figures which inspired Joseph Bradshaw to compare their appearance to the 'painted walls of an ancient Egyptian temple'. Characteristics of this group include static stance plan alignment bodies with the distinctive Broad Egyptian Shoulder bust detail. Their profile heads almost invariably face left, and are decorated with a large Dunce Cap Headdress hanging near vertically over the right shoulder. This is one of the few examples where the head silhouette suggests facial detail, particularly the nose and receding Mayan-type forehead line.

For more information on Bradshaw Paintings, watch the iLecture 'Bradshaws - Ancient Rock Paintings of North West Australia'

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