Section IX, 1a - Weapons, Arts, Crafts. Carvings and Paintings. Early manuscript, part of which is contained in later version.

Abstract

Carvings, paintings, etc. early MSS. Subject to correction from later information received. Description of origins of coloured pigments, bark and body painting, wood carving, rock, cave and cliff paintings, including extracts from Grey’s Journal and other sources. There is conjecture about the religious meanings of the paintings and carvings especially about the Bradshaw paintings on Prince Regent River and Grey’s discoveries on the Glenelg River.