Rock Art Gallery
Ruiterbos
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The larger photos (on click) are relatively big: 60 to 100kb. The greater visibility is worth the patience though.

 

The rocky overhangs in the mountainous area around Ruiterbos are dotted with rock paintings.
Most are very faded and water-damaged. Some are sign-posted from hiking trails, others are known to local people.
If you look out for it, you are as likely as the next person to spot an unknown artwork.
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Last Modified: February 10, 2008
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Two figures
The two images above are really puzzling.
Are these people or animals? If they are people, why are they on all fours?
Can you throw some light on the subject?
 
Ship
One of only three known ship paintings in South Africa, this one appears on a rocky overhang on Cranes Crest guest farm:
Ship graphic


Also on Skaapplaas, a few hundred metres from the top 4 paintings, this painting is also above a waterfall.
Bokkie and people

 

 

 

 

  Move the mouse over the images to see an overlay.  
  This is not necessarily a correct interpretation but serves to aid the eye in seeing the pictures.  
     
  The following 4 scenes are all from 1 rocky overhang above the waterfall on Skaapplaas.  
  It makes a great day outing to view these and have a swim in a pristine rockpool!  
     
 
Rock art Hunting scene
Rock art Women