The paint is made from soft rock called ochre, coloured either red, maroon or yellow from the iron oxide. The ochre was ground between two stones and mixed with, water, blood and plant juices to make paint. Red ochre paint lasts well as it bonds with the rock. Paint brushes were made from animal hair, feathers and reeds.
Khoisan Elephant Painting
10 Saturday May 2014
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Green Cathedral of South Africa said:
Did you also visit the grave (with rock paintings) of the south African author Leipoldt (not sure about spelling BTW) near Clanwilliam?
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Brigid Jackson said:
No Herman we did not.
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Green Cathedral of South Africa said:
😉
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CMFowler said:
Great post! These are so fascinating!
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Brigid Jackson said:
Thanks 🙂
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