Clothes Peg Figure Period
Transitionary Figures
390x200mm (15x8ins) left figure
300x230mm (12x9ins) right figure

A sadly deteriorated discrete panel of a face-to-face pair of polychrome figures arranged in what appears to be an elegant dancing or ceremonial alignment. Their bodies and legs incorporate the curvaceous form characteristic of the late Bradshaw Period but the consistent width, straight, bichrome arms are traits of the following Clothes Peg Figure Period. Forehand/face bands and exaggerated Busby Headdress are traits common to the more static later schematised Clothes Peg Figures. Accoutrements include a waistband mounted sash variation and a hand held Whisk. Missing sections accompanying the identifiable red and yellow colours suggest the original applications were polychrome.

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

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