Indigenous art and life – Part 5

It wasn’t just ceremonial sites that we visited — many were places where families had lived. Some shelters were vast and could have fit dozens of people.

Discovering indigenous art and life

Others were more cosy. The overhang below had comfortable sleeping ledges and a ‘kitchen’ area with grinding holes.

Discovering indigenous art and life

Here were grinding and cutting tools, and a bit of metal salvaged.

Discovering indigenous art and life

At another site, a message stick (a major communication tool between clans) had been left. I wonder what it said?

Discovering indigenous art and life

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