Deep within a limestone cave in the foothills of Australia’s Victorian Alps, the walls twinkle—and if you look closely, you can make out the movements of the ancestors of the Aboriginal GunaiKurnai people. Finger grooves on the walls of the cave, known to the GunaiKurnai Elders as Waribruk, allow us to trace their journeys through the darkness. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience.
Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Until recently, it was tricky to study such finger flutings, which have been found in caves in Australia, Europe, and New Guinea.
Until recently, it was tricky to study such finger flutings, which have been found in caves in Australia, Europe, and New Guinea. These markings tend to be shallow and non-pigmented, so they can be tough to glimpse and record.