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This famous panel comes from a tradition that may date back more than
27 thousand years. San rock art generally depicts symbols of
supernatural power and the religious experiences of shamans. The San
are regarded as descendants of the most ancient inhabitants of South
Africa, and one of the figures from this panel was incorporated in the
current South African coat of arms, in an attitude of greeting that is
considered to symbolize a sense of national unity. (SAMAA3185)
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