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of Aboriginal origin, that the paintings have been 'touched up' by Europeans, or that the paintings were entirely created by Europeans. As research and methodology advanced, the interpretation of the site's origin has changed several times. In 1979, due to faulty analysis of the pigments the site was
235:(SEM) analysis was used to authenticate the site's Aboriginal origin. The SEM analysis showed that the site had been painted with authentic ochres, and had been 'touched up' with European paints. 238:
While Aboriginal paintings can usually be authenticated by comparison with known authentic techniques and styles, this is harder with Bunjil's Shelter as it is unique and isolated.
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boulder. It has been known to European locals since 1911 and the general public since 1957. It has long been fenced off due to repeated vandalism.
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removed from the VAS site register as it was interpreted to be of European origin. However, this decision was reversed in 1983 when
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The shelter is represented Victorian rock art in a series of eight postage stamps entitled 'The First Australians'
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origin. However, since the site was first reported publicly, its origin and authenticity has been questioned.
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It is one of the most significant Aboriginal cultural sites in south-eastern Australia.
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An Historical Geography of Tourism in Victoria, Australia: Case Studies
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The paintings at the shelter have been proven to be of authentic
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A replica of the art of the site is on display in Stawell.
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Victoria
A rock painting of Bunjil.
Bunjil's Shelter is located in Victoria
Coordinates
37°8′21.88″S 142°43′59.95″E / 37.1394111°S 142.7333194°E / -37.1394111; 142.7333194
LGA(s)
Shire of Northern Grampians
Region
Wimmera
Aboriginal sacred site
Grampians
Stawell
Bunjil
dingos
rock art
creator-being
Koori
Black Range Scenic Reserve
Black Range State Park
Stawell
granite
Aboriginal
scanning electron microscope
"Aboriginal Victoria, Grampians, Victoria, Australia"
"Bunjil's Shelter Rock Art Site at Stawell"
"Bunjils Cave Heritage Site (Black Range S.R.)"
"Come See the Giant Koala"


"'... Sheer, Utter, European Arrogance...'Challenges to the Authenticity of Rock Art Sites in the Grampians-Gariweed Region of Victoria, Australia."

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