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Рглте XIII.— Rock shelter north of Mount Whinham, Mann 
Ranges. This shelter exists high up on the hill slope on the 
northern side of the ranges, and is determined by an overhang- 
ing face of granite. 
Fic. l.—' The most prominent drawing is that of a large snake, 
7 ft. 6 in. in length, and is conspicuous even from the base of the 
hill. The drawing is in solid black, outlined with white. Two 
features of the figure are peculiar: à distinct but incomplete 
enlargement in the position of the head, and a black spine-like 
projection from the end of the tail. With regard to the latter 
feature, Professor Spencer suggests that it probably indicates 
that the artist intended to represent on a large scale a deaf adder 
(Acanthophis), which occurs in these parts, and is remarkable for 
the possession of such a spine. 
Fic. 2.—This design measures 2 ft. 4 in. by 1 ft. 7 in., and has been 
drawn in the same colors as the sketch just mentioned ; and the 
only meaning I can very doubtfully suggest is that it represents 
two crossed boomerangs, the lines of crossing having been 
omitted. * 
Ете. 3.— The imprint or track of a right human foot, the correct 
number of toes being in this case shown. 
Fic. 4.—Possibly this figure was intended to demonstrate a pattern of 
chest-scarring. It is not without resemblance to the design of 
the ** Plum-tree Totem ” figured by Messrs. Spencer and Gillen. + 
Fras. 5, 5a, 5n, and 56 are rather good representations of dog tracks. 
Fras. 6, бл, and бв illustrate the imprints in the sand of a bustard's 
foot. 
Fıcs. 7, ТА, and 75.—Kangaroo tracks, some of which show the 
imprint left in the sand by the side-toe ; others are without it. 
Fra. 8.— Meaning not apparent. 
Ета. 9.— Similar to fig. 9 of Plate XII. ; suggesting the shape of 
an ear. 
Ете. 10. —Somewhat similar to fig. 5 of Plate XII. 
Ета. 11.—Professor Stirling suggests that this figure might well 
represent a small ‘‘waddy,” or throw-stick, though this kind is 
not actually used in the region. 
Fra. 12, —An inferior representation of a snake track. 
PrATE XIV, —Native drawings found in a large rock shelter in 
granitic rock at Kurrekapinnya Soakage Well, Ayers Ranges. 
Fic. 1.—The meaning of this figure is not evident; it simulates a 
drawing reproduced by Dr. Stirling.} Length, 2 ft. 
Fra. 2, —Another doubtful representation. Dr. Stirling has pointed 
out the resemblance of a somewhat similar figure to a fetus in 
utero, without, however, pretending that it is meant to represent 
this. Dimensions : Length, 18 in. ; breadth, 17, in. 
Fra. 3.—See Plate XIL., fig. 10. 
Fics. 4, 44, 48, 4c.— Perhaps these designs are meant to represent 
necklaces (‘‘amuttara”), such as are worn by many of the 
Northern Territory tribes; or they possibly illustrate the 
< moiranje,” or fan-shaped tassel that is attached to the pubic 
* A similar design appears on Plate XII. of the ** Anthropology of the 
Flder Expedition.” 
+ The Native Tribes of Central Australia," fig. 133, 2 and 14. 
iE. C. Stirling: Anthrop., Horn Exped., Plate IV., fig. 8. 
$ Op. cit., Plate TIL, fig. 13, page 189. 
