The Australian Legend Of The Wandjina

The Wandjina are revered ancestral beings in the mythology of the Kimberley region's Indigenous peoples in Western Australia. Depicted in rock art dating back over 4,000 years, Wandjina is the supreme spirit being and creator of the land and its inhabitants. Characterized by halo-like heads, lacking mouths, and large, mesmerizing eyes, they are said to control the elements, particularly rain, symbolizing their role as bringers of life and custodians of the natural world. The Wandjina's unique art style, with figures enveloped in auras or clouds, reflects their connection to weather and water.