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Kangaroos in Australian Art and
Culture
Kangaroos in Australian Culture
Kangaroos often feature in Australian visual arts and design.They have become a symbol of Australia.
They appear in a wide range of examples from traditional indigenous art to the National Coat of Arms. They can be found on the sporting �eld and on products in shops. They are even on the one dollar coin!
Look carefully and you will see a kangaroo in this indigenous rock art in the Northern Territory.
Here are some examples of designs that feature kangaroos. Some of them have elements of design that are inspired by
traditional indigenous designs. Experiment with designs of your own in an outline of a
kangaroo.