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Rock Art of the Waterberg

by Lyn Wadley , Ghilraen Laue
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781776149575
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Wits University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Wits University Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 412
  • Original Price: GBP 36.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 1053 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Archaeology

Rock Art of the Waterberg: Rites and Transformation is a landmark archaeological study that unveils the nuanced world view and rituals practised by local Bushman groups living in the Waterberg area of northern South Africa millennia ago. Through unprecedented documentation of 130 rock art sites; many photographed for the first time; Lyn Wadley and Ghilraen Laue reveal a complex narrative of human creativity and cultural interaction.

Strategically located along river corridors leading to the Limpopo River, these sites offer an extraordinary glimpse into the lives of Bushman hunter-gatherers, Iron Age farmers and Khoekhoe herders. Their intricate visual languages span three distinct painting traditions: delicate Bushman fine-line art, robust Iron Age finger paintings and enigmatic geometric works that speak to millennia of cultural exchange.

Beyond mere documentation, the book explores profound themes of human experience; hunting, initiation, healing and spiritual transformation. Archaeological evidence illuminates how these diverse groups coexisted and influenced one another cultural practices over two thousand years, challenging simplistic narratives of cultural isolation.

Richly illustrated with archival photographs, enhanced views of the rock sites using cutting-edge photographic technology and original artworks by local artists, Rock Art of the Waterberg is a powerful testament to early human creativity and offers a crucial argument for preserving these fragile cultural archives. This ground-breaking study redefines our understanding of South African rock art and cultural heritage, offering scholars and enthusiasts an unprecedented journey into a forgotten world.

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