Cederberg Rock Art: Cederberg Conservancy and Eastern Koue Bokkeveld, by Peter Slingsby
Cederberg Rock Art: Cederberg Conservancy and Eastern Koue Bokkeveld, by Peter Slingsby. Baardskeerder cc. Series: Rock Art of the Western Cape, Book 3. ISBN 1919900578 / ISBN 1-919900-57-8
Images from Peter Slingsby's guide Cederberg Rock Art: Cederberg Conservancy and Eastern Koue Bokkeveld.
To anyone going to the Clanwilliam area a trip out to see the rock art described in this book, Cederberg Rock Art. Cederberg Conservancy and Eastern Koue Bokkeveld by Peter Slingsby, is a must. Taking along the book makes the paintings that much easier to find and the background info is very informative.
Example: Sandrivier
The Houdenbek Guest Cottage at Sandrivier is a beautifully restored historical monument, the early 19th century barn of the original farm. It has two sections, both self-catering: a "luxury" flat for up to two couples, and a very comfortable group section. At least two panels of interesting paintings are within easy walking distance of the Guest Cottage. Access to the paintings is with the farmer's permission only. A magnificent walk to the Heiveld Arch starts here; permits are obtained at the farm house.
Site One: is about a kilometre from Houdenbek along the tarred road towards Op die Berg. Follow the road away from the farm, past the first massive rocks on the right, until you reach a large solitary pine tree standing on the left of the road. On the right a track leads off into the veld, below a low rocky outcrop. About 100 metres from the main road there is a narrow shelf in the outcrop, and some interesting paintings above it. This may have been a habitable site, where the people camped in the veld around the outcrop.
Site Two: Walk or drive up past the farm shop to the dam. Follow the Heiveld trail for about 200 metres up the first kloof; the paintings are marked, in a shallow overhang on the left. The subject matter and situation strongly suggest that this was a shaman site. There has been some graffiti damage. [the following descriptions belong to images that we display here on our website] The large figure in the centre of the rock wall is peculiar in that it appears to have both feminine characteristics (a possible breast; possibly carrying a baby) and masculine. The very short legs and unknown black object around the waist are unusual. The apparent bisexual nature of the figure seems to be echoed in the small figure standing above the running leg of the hookhead figure to the right. There are its two very clear entoptics at this site. One is more difficult to notice at first: it seems to be just a few scratched lines. If you look carefully you will see that these have been painted. The second entoptic is a dramatic example of zig-zag, lightning-like lines of power; the strength in the image is extraordinary. [...]
This is an excerpt from Cederberg Rock Art: Cederberg Conservancy and Eastern Koue Bokkeveld, by Peter Slingsby.
Title: Cederberg Rock Art
Subtitle: Cederberg Conservancy and Eastern Koue Bokkeveld
Author: Peter Slingsby
Publisher: Baardskeerder cc
Series: Rock Art of the Western Cape, Book 3
ISBN 1919900578 / ISBN 1-919900-57-8 (South Africa)
3rd edition, Cape Town 2002
Softcover, 15 x 21 cm, 48 pages, monochrome illustrations
Slingsby, Peter im Namibiana-Buchangebot
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