The first Australian Synchrotron powder diffraction analysis of pigment from a Wandjina motif in the Kimberley, Western Australia

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dc.contributor.authorHuntley, Jen_AU
dc.contributor.authorBrand, HEAen_AU
dc.contributor.authorAubert, Men_AU
dc.contributor.authorMorwood, Men_AU
dc.date.accessioned2021-12-08T21:37:09Zen_AU
dc.date.available2021-12-08T21:37:09Zen_AU
dc.date.issued2016-03-17en_AU
dc.date.statistics2021-11-15en_AU
dc.description.abstractWe report the identification of minerals in stratified paint layers from a Wandjina motif in the central Kimberley region, Western Australia, via synchrotron powder diffraction. Interpreting our findings with reference to previous pigment characterisations of Wandjina motifs, we outline the potential of this method for rock art investigations. We particularly highlight the implications of successful major and minor phase identification in very small (~3 µg) pigment samples. The results of this pilot study show that crystallographic data is critical in helping to separate environmental/cultural signatures from post-depositional processes within anthropogenically applied pigments. In Wandjina rock art, crystallography facilitates the examination of the cultural context of rock art production within an assemblage ethnographically known to have undergone regular, ritual repainting. © 2021 Informa UK Limiteden_AU
dc.identifier.citationHuntley, J., Brand, H., Aubert, M., & Morwood, M. (2014). The first Australian Synchrotron powder diffraction analysis of pigment from a Wandjina motif in the Kimberley, Western Australia. Australian Archaeology, 78(1), 33-38.doi:10.1080/03122417.2014.11681996en_AU
dc.identifier.issn0312-2417en_AU
dc.identifier.issue1en_AU
dc.identifier.journaltitleAustralian Archaeologyen_AU
dc.identifier.pagination33-38en_AU
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/03122417.2014.11681996en_AU
dc.identifier.urihttps://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/12397en_AU
dc.identifier.volume78en_AU
dc.language.isoenen_AU
dc.publisherTaylor & Francisen_AU
dc.subjectMineralsen_AU
dc.subjectPigmentsen_AU
dc.subjectArchaeological sitesen_AU
dc.subjectPaintsen_AU
dc.subjectCultural objectsen_AU
dc.subjectX-ray diffractionen_AU
dc.subjectANSTOen_AU
dc.subjectSynchrotronsen_AU
dc.subjectAustraliaen_AU
dc.subjectCrystallographyen_AU
dc.subjectWestern Australiaen_AU
dc.titleThe first Australian Synchrotron powder diffraction analysis of pigment from a Wandjina motif in the Kimberley, Western Australiaen_AU
dc.typeJournal Articleen_AU
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