Persons of the antelope: the materiality of personhood and relationship-making practices in rock paintings of the Maloti-Drakensberg and Stormberg, South Africa

Dawn Green

doi:10.1080/0067270x.2026.2706980

July 30, 2026Azania Archaeological Research in Africa

Persons of the antelope: the materiality of personhood and relationship-making practices in rock paintings of the Maloti-Drakensberg and Stormberg, South Africa

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The study explores how rock paintings reflect post-human ontologies and relationship-making among the San people.
Analysis of San rock art in the Maloti-Drakensberg and Stormberg regions, South Africa.
Exploration of social behavioral complexes that shape personhood and relationships.
Interpretation of materiality within the context of the artworks.
Rock art reveals complex social behaviors and relational practices.
Findings indicate that materiality plays a critical role in understanding personhood.
Post-human perspectives provide new insights into the interpretation of cultural artifacts.

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Recent research demonstrates the significance of social behavioral practices in San rock art, suggesting new perspectives on personhood.

Abstract

Recent research on San rock art in South Africa has shown the importance of post-human ontologies. These studies investigate the importance of a social behavioural complex that informs relations be...

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Persons of the antelope: the materiality of personhood and relationship-making practices in rock paintings of the Maloti-Drakensberg and Stormberg, South Africa

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Persons of the antelope: the materiality of personhood and relationship-making practices in rock paintings of the Maloti-Drakensberg and Stormberg, South Africa

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