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  • The beeswax rock art of the Northern Territory: direct dating results and a 'book of record'

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    Author(s)
    S. C. Tacon, Paul
    Nelson, Erle
    Chippindale, Christopher
    Chaloupka, George
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Tacon, Paul S.
    Year published
    2004
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    Abstract
    A detailed recording and dating program of Northern Territory rock art motifs made of pressed beeswax was commenced in 1991 with the participation of four Aboriginal communities. This has resulted in a comprehensive publication in CD format. Equivalent to almost 1300 pages as a printed book, it is one of the most detailed rock art records yet produced. About 140AMS radiocarbon determinations suggest most of the art was made less than 1500 years ago but there are rare, well簲otected examples up to 4000 years of age. We summarise some of the results and implications, as well as announce the release of the CD for sale, the ...
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    A detailed recording and dating program of Northern Territory rock art motifs made of pressed beeswax was commenced in 1991 with the participation of four Aboriginal communities. This has resulted in a comprehensive publication in CD format. Equivalent to almost 1300 pages as a printed book, it is one of the most detailed rock art records yet produced. About 140AMS radiocarbon determinations suggest most of the art was made less than 1500 years ago but there are rare, well簲otected examples up to 4000 years of age. We summarise some of the results and implications, as well as announce the release of the CD for sale, the proceeds of which are to be directed toward a university scholarship for Aboriginal students
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    Journal Title
    Rock Art Research
    Volume
    21
    Issue
    2
    Publisher URI
    http://www.ifrao.com/rock-art-research-journal/
    Copyright Statement
    © 2004 Archaeological Publications. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
    Subject
    Visual Arts and Crafts
    Archaeology
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/22204
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