Sumina XV

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Sumina XV

Parallel form(s) of name

  • Lion Cave
  • SU15

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      ZAM SUM15

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      Brief description of site: The site is reached along a narrow rock passage, near the top of a small hill. The painted frieze is a few meters higher up and visible at the end of the passage. To the left and right of the frieze are small shelters with low slanting ceilings. The images are only visible from the passage. The whole site is concealed and fairly inaccessible. Shaded and protected but no open floor area to allow habitation. Impressive views, looking across northern Sumina to Mwela.
      Brief description of art: The art consists of a lion and a man with a spear and a bovid, in red all brushed. The depictions appear to be associated and suggestive of a single scene. All the images are partially filled with very fine artistry, animals naturalistic silhouette, male figure stretched vertically giving a stick-like impression. Above and below are massed areas of red dots, finger applied.

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      pl location th i: x467
      Map sheet: 1031A1

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          Maintenance notes

          When was site visited: 12/11/1999
          When was site visited: 12/11/1999
          When was site visited: 08/1992
          When was site visited: 07/2001
          When was site visited earliest: 12/11/1999
          When was site visited earliest: 12/11/1999
          When was site visited earliest: 01/08/1992
          When was site visited earliest: 01/07/2001
          When was site visited latest: 12/11/1999
          When was site visited latest: 12/11/1999
          When was site visited latest: 31/08/1992
          When was site visited latest: 31/07/2001
          Who has been to site: Blundell, Geoffrey
          Who has been to site: Smith, Benjamin
          Who has been to site: Smith, Benjamin
          Who has been to site: Smith, Benjamin