San Rock Art, Uganda


The most ornate circle in the best condition is in a small cave in the Nyero complex The circle is thought to represent the Moon and the stylised feet are claimed to walk the Earth in the path of the rain and was the central figure in rainmaking ceremonies


Size: 5200px × 3464px
Location: Nyero District Uganda.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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