Digital George Stow
Image: STOW_122
Institution : Iziko (no number assigned)
Size : 654mmx503mm
Description : Six figures of mixed description, five holding weaponry (sticks and bows and arrows) and one bent with something pouring from nose/face. "From cave on the farm Boomp[illegible] near the [illegible] Spruit O.F.S"
Verso : "106"
Description in published source : “PLATE 57 LOCALITY. – As Plate 56. SITE.– As Plate 56. DESCRIPTION.– These figures are superimposed on a mass of black and orange paint. There are more similar ones. The little figure on the left has disappeared. The trimmings have faded, but the attitudes are clear. EXPLANATION BY A BUSHMAN.–‘ ’nu Bushmen (those from the north of the Orange River) who put arrows in their heads.’ This dance is similar to that in Plate 55. I think it is the hunter’s dance alluded to in the Introduction. Dimensions: 13 1/4 x 19 inches.” (Bleek)
Published : "Rock Paintings in SA" plate 57
Size : 654mmx503mm
Description : Six figures of mixed description, five holding weaponry (sticks and bows and arrows) and one bent with something pouring from nose/face. "From cave on the farm Boomp[illegible] near the [illegible] Spruit O.F.S"
Verso : "106"
Description in published source : “PLATE 57 LOCALITY. – As Plate 56. SITE.– As Plate 56. DESCRIPTION.– These figures are superimposed on a mass of black and orange paint. There are more similar ones. The little figure on the left has disappeared. The trimmings have faded, but the attitudes are clear. EXPLANATION BY A BUSHMAN.–‘ ’nu Bushmen (those from the north of the Orange River) who put arrows in their heads.’ This dance is similar to that in Plate 55. I think it is the hunter’s dance alluded to in the Introduction. Dimensions: 13 1/4 x 19 inches.” (Bleek)
Published : "Rock Paintings in SA" plate 57
