Cissy Gore-Birch, Chair Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation
Our Vision is to understand through scientific research and Aboriginal knowledge the history of human habitation in Australia.
UNCOVERING OUR HISTORY - FILM CLIP
Rock Art Australia is a not for profit organisation committed to bringing science and Aboriginal cultural knowledge together to advance the understanding of Australia and its ancient beginnings.
Australian rock art is part of an ongoing culture and widely accepted as one of the world’s most enduring cultural tradition.
Rock art reflects humankind’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage and has great significance to its creators and their descendants. It also has great significance to humanity generally.
“It’s important that Indigenous knowledge and stories are not lost and continue to be shared for generations to come.”
Two Ways to See: A Rock Art Research Journey by Ian Waina
This book shares how Traditional Owner, Ian Waina and the Kwini people, archaeologists and environmental scientists worked together, sharing traditional knowledge and scientific methods, to find out how long ago the Old People created the rock art on Balanggarra Country, East Kimberley.
OUR RESEARCH
Rock Art Styles – Balanggarra Country
Hand Stencils – Early Period Art
Rock Art Styles – Balanggarra Country
Irregular Infill Kangaroo – Early Period Art
Rock Art Styles – Balanggarra Country
Tassel Gwion Figures – Middle Period Art
Rock Art Styles – Balanggarra Country
Sash Gwion Figures – Middle Period Art
Rock Art Styles – Balanggarra Country
Polychrome Figures with missing pigments – Middle Period Art
Rock Art Styles – Balanggarra Country
Polychrome Figures with missing pigment on forearms – Middle Period Art
Rock Art Styles – Balanggarra Country
Geometric designs, figures and yam painted on ceiling of rock shelter – Late Period Art
Rock Art Styles – Balanggarra Country
Pair of fish with compartment infill - Late Period
Rock Art Styles – Balanggarra Country
Catfish in Wandjina art style - Late Period
Rock Art Styles – Balanggarra Country
Wandjina figure with snake, owls and roo - Late Period
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
We need your support to research and protect Australia’s remarkable rock art – the country’s most significant Indigenous cultural heritage.
