Bunjil Shelter Rock Art Postage Stamp - Victoria - Philatelic Photographs on Waymarking.com

In Aboriginal Dreamtime of the local tribes, Bunjil is a principal legendary hero, the creator who provides for all and remains as a protector of the natural world, his people and their beliefs.
When Bunjil finished his creation works he transformed into an eagle, flying high into the sky,where he still lives today.

The painting has been protected by a grill since the 1960s. The exact ‘white-years age’ of the original painting of Bunjil is not known. Examination of pigment samples in the red colouring and the white outlines of Bunjil and his two dingos tell us they were painted using traditional clay ochres.
In 1911 parts of the body of Bunjil and the second dingo were over-painted with European whitewash, and the tail of the first
dog was marked with red lead paint. Graffiti that appeared in more recent years continues to be removed. The dingos in the painting are Bunjil's helpers.

Access is via a 100 metre walking track from the carpark just of Binjil Cave Road.

Information has been taken from the Parks Victoria Visitor Guide ("http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources05/05_2251.pdf" target="_blank">visit link)

Stamp Issuing Country: Australia Date of Issue: 17/11/1984 Denomination: 30 cents Color: brown Stamp Type: Single Stamp Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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