The grooves of these cattle figures, worn smooth by centuries, trace the curve of a shoulder or the flick of a tail in shallow relief. Their presence suggests a ritual or record—perhaps a tally of herds, or offerings to unseen forces.
What does the absence of human figures here imply about the maker’s intent?
#ClevelandMuseumofArt #AncientArt #RockCarvings
https://clevelandart.org/art/1995.199.11.d
I also free-handed a grey top with #hällristningar in red as part of my maternity wardrobe - I love how this one turned out!
Unapologetically #pagan and a connection to my #Scandinavian roots.
The #petroglyphs are all from existing #RockCarvings across #Sweden based on photos I found online.
#Swedish #clothing #homemade #MaternityWear #crafts #textiles #pregnancy
World heritage: Rock carvings in Tanum, Sweden.
Have you ever heard about that before?
"...large number of rock carvings from the Bronze Age (1700-500 BC) found in the area. The entire region of Bohuslän is rich in rock carvings, with the majority located in the northern part. Tanum has the highest concentration of rock carvings and offers an unusually diverse range of imagery. ..."
Achnabreac cup and ring carvings, near Cairnbaan.
#achnabreac #cairnbaan #lochgilphead #argyll #rockart #rockcarvings #scottisharchaeology #scottishhistory #visitscotland
📷 People and ships carved in rocks
🚩 Hoppestadvegen, Skien, Norge
📷 People carved in rocks
🚩 Hoppestadvegen, Skien, Norge
📷 Two circles carved in the rock
🚩 Hoppestadvegen, Skien, Norge
📷 People and ships carved in rocks
🚩 Hoppestadvegen, Skien, Norge
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