Cupule engravings from Jinmium–Granilpi (northern Australia) and beyond: exploration of a widespread and enigmatic class of rock markings

Taçon, Paul S.C.; Fullagar, Richard; Ouzman, Sven; Mulvaney, Ken

doi:10.1017/s0003598x00085847

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“…Although the Goorurarmum area lacks the Bradshaw figures found at Karlinga, both localities reflect previously identified sequences spanning Ͼ 3000 yr B.P. to present (Taçon et al, 1997(Taçon et al, , 1999(Taçon et al, , 2003.…”

Section: Goorurarmumsupporting

confidence: 83%

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Comparison of sedimentation and occupation histories inside and outside rock shelters, Keep‐River region, northwestern Australia

Ward¹,

Fullagar

Boer-Mah

et al. 2005

Geoarchaeology

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This paper compares archaeological evidence of Aboriginal occupation inside rock shelters and outside in adjacent sand sheets, focusing on two locations in the Keep-River region, northwestern Australia. Luminescence and radiocarbon dating reveal that occupation sequences inside rock shelters are generally younger (Ͻ 10,000 yr B.P.) than outside (Ͻ 18,000 yr B.P.). Differences in occupation chronology and artifact assemblages inside and outside rock shelters result from depositional and postdepositional processes and shifts in site function. An increase in regional sedimentation rate from 10 cm/ka -1 in the Pleistocene to 20 cm/ka -1 in the Holocene may account for late buildup of sediments within rock shelters, increased artifact accumulation, and reduced postdepositional disturbance in some settings. More intense use of rock shelters in the Late Holocene is indicated from a change in hunting technology and greater production of rock art. The results indicate that some cultural interpretations might be flawed unless archaeological evidence from rock-shelter and open-site excavations is integrated.

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“…Taçon et al (1997Taçon et al ( , 1999Taçon et al ( , 2003 describe a fivephase engraving sequence, and a seven-phase sequence for pigment and wax art. Briefly, the oldest art sequences are represented by cupule engravings (Ͻ 10,000 yr B.P.)…”

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Comparison of sedimentation and occupation histories inside and outside rock shelters, Keep‐River region, northwestern Australia

Ward¹,

Fullagar

Boer-Mah

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“…Importantly, Bradshaws are found early in Kimberley rock-art sequences, as determined by superimpositioning at numerous sites, something consistently noted by different researchers (eg, Welch 1993Welch , 1996Walsh 1994Walsh , 2000Taçon et al 1997) This statement is based on excavation results, environmental change, subject matter and the nature of the rock-art itself. Importantly, in all eight excavated rock shelters, 'all have peak deposition rates of ochre during the last 3000 years' (David et al 1999:18).…”

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Changing ecological concerns in rock-art subject matter of north Australia's Keep River region

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The Keep River region has a complex body of engraved and painted rock-art, distinct from but with links to regions to the east, west and south. At least four major periods of figurative rock-art have been identified with differing subject matters and ages. Significant changes in depictions of human figures and animals are evident, reflecting shifts in emphasis associated with ecological concerns and environmental change. We flesh out the relative rock-art chronology by highlighting these changes, from worlds dominated by humans to those dominated by mammals and birds, and finally to a recent world of reptiles and humans. Symbolic aspects of the imagery are also considered within a larger ecological approach. AbstractThe Keep River region has a complex body of engraved and painted rock-art, distinct from but with links to regions

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“…The meaning and potential function of cupules has been the subject of various international studies (cf. Bednarik 2008;Odak 1988), with some scholars arguing that cupules should be regarded in the same way as other forms of rock art (Taçon et al 1997). Nonetheless, a number of ethnographic studies have emphasised that the practice and production of cupules might be of more importance than their consumption as visual art.…”

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Rock art as material culture: a case study on Uneapa Island, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Byrne

2013

Archaeology in Oceania

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Cupule engravings from Jinmium–Granilpi (northern Australia) and beyond: exploration of a widespread and enigmatic class of rock markings

Abstract: Antiquity last year reported a startlingly old series of dates from Jinmium in tropical north Australia. At Jinmium are old rock-engravings, the pecked cups or cupules that are widespread in Australia. This study of the Jinmium cupules goes beyond that immediate topic to broader issues.

Cited by 35 publications

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Comparison of sedimentation and occupation histories inside and outside rock shelters, Keep‐River region, northwestern Australia

Comparison of sedimentation and occupation histories inside and outside rock shelters, Keep‐River region, northwestern Australia

Changing ecological concerns in rock-art subject matter of north Australia's Keep River region

Rock art as material culture: a case study on Uneapa Island, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea

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