Edmentum Art 2B Unit 11

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Bubalus period

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The earliest period of rock engraving; characterized by depictions of primarily wild animals, particularly an extinct species of buffalo (Bubalus antiquus).

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Camel period

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The latest rock engraving period in Africa; characterized by depictions of camels, often alongside other domesticated animals like cattle and horses.

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Cattle period

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Rock-engraving period showing animals that were domesticated as well as some wild animals.

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Cave of swimmers

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Located in the Libyan Sahara Desert, named for the paintings inside which seem to show humans swimming.

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Deffufa

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A mud-brick structure used for religious structures.

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Face masks

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Masks that cover part or all of the face.

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Great Zimbabwe

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This site was the capital for the Shona kingdom and was a great example of African architecture.

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Headdress masks

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Masks that are worn on top of the head like a hat.

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Helmet masks

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Masks that fit over the head and are often carved from a single tree trunk. The inside of the trunk is hollowed out to fit over a person’s head, and openings are cut for the person’s eyes, nose, and mouth.

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Horse period

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Rock-engraving period that has three phases, all characterized by the engravings of horses and horse-related material.