Our definitions of art were expanded as we had the opportunity to experience 2000 year old rock art by the Khoi San people. It was fascinating to see the glacial rock formations and the different styles of the different peoples at the 2 different Rock art sites. The first site, Driekopseiland, had thousands of small etchings in the rocks. Clearly we didn't see them all, but we had a good sampling.
Followed by a visit to Wildebeestkuil, where we learned about the San and the populations of the .... Who had to be re-located from Namibia and were given the land near Kimberley. Here, the volcanic rocks sat on the ground as ready canvas for the "bushmen."
Here is a sampling of the rock art from both sites. You can tell the difference between the 2.
After these 2 ancient sites, we went to the Humphrey's Art Museum for lunch and a fantastic guided tour. Here the work was much more contemporary, in fact there was an amazing room dedicated to South African art of the 70's and 80's. Though none of the work is catalogued, many of us were very taken by many of the artists and hope to receive images from our lovely tour guide via email so we can introduce them to our students.
On the way out of town, towards our next Destination, Bloemfontain, our tire blew! No problem, our new driver, Robbie, was out in no time, on the ground, and had the new tire on in what seemed like minutes. We made it to Bloem by 8 and all had a solid dinner at the Bush Pub at Bains Lodge Game Reserve where the rest of the restaurant were large, burley Afrikaners.
Location:Kimberley (transfer to Bloemfontein)
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