Zimbabwe rock art hol0039 Makoni 2 - a photo on Flickriver

This is a photo used in the composite one. Interpretations are taken from Garlake’s book, ‘A Hunter’s Vision’ (plates XXXI - XXXV), with some additional comments.

Below the large figure are a mass of small figures formed into two scenes – the upper is a domestic scene and below is a Sable Dance. The majority of the figures are enhanced with white and a few animals are included, including a larger dark animal which lies under the figures and is presumably older.

The upper domestic scene includes baskets, skins and gourds enhanced with white dots of potency – the curved lines may represent windbreaks or shelters. This could possibly represent preparations for the Sable Dance.

Lines of dark figures are painted with white to identify them with the sable antelope -chests bellies and the undersides of their limbs, facial stripes and eye surrounds. The Sable dance has reached a climax – the great figure is trancing and dots of potency enhance the genitals of the dancers. The dog like figure is also decorated with markings and tusks and may possibly represent a transformation of the dancers.

Follow the link for a great picture of a group of sable by wildcaster
www.flickr.com/photos/wildcast/227505365/

Taken on: July 5, 2010

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