Report on the rock art of south west Samburu district, Kenya

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Title:	Report on the rock art of south west Samburu district, Kenya
Author:	Chamberlain, Natasha
Year:	2006
Periodical:	Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa (ISSN 1945-5534)
Volume:	41
Pages:	139-157
Language:	English
Notes:	biblio. refs., ills., maps
Geographic terms:	Kenya East Africa
Subjects:	rock art Samburu History, Archaeology Rock paintings archaeology Samburu (African people) Samburu District (Kenya)
External link:	https://doi.org/10.1080/00672700609480439
Abstract:	In 2005, a research expedition was undertaken to northern Kenya, in order to locate and record rock paintings in the shelters of the Rift Valley, and to investigate any possible connection with traditional Samburu cultural practices. This paper outlines the project's background, research aims and methodologies. It also summarizes the results of the rock art survey in Samburu district, and discusses the impact these findings may have on Kenyan rock art research. The paper presents data from 21 sites located in Samburu district. Over 360 motifs were recorded, including representations of humans, animals, written text, geometric designs and brand marks. All rock paintings were located in shelters used by Samburu Morans (warriors) for meat feasting. According to local informants, the majority of the rock art recorded dates to within the last 50 years. Bibliogr., sum. [ASC Leiden abstract]