Bradshaw Period
Stylised Bradshaw Group
250x180mm (10x7ins)

Forms of Dot Decoration and Dotted Line Decoration in the Erudite Epoch are most commonly observed on Tassel Bradshaws, Stylised Bradshaws and their associated figures. There appears to be quite distinct difference in these uses of dots, and both forms rarely survive on the same figure. This Stylised Bradshaw is a fine example of the Dotted Line Decoration, shown mounted from the headdress, waist and forearms. More intact examples suggest that these lines of dots are the surviving remnants of bichrome cords or ribbon-like appendages, of which the less stable main cord forms have vanished.

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

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