SIZE: XL
PIT TO PIT: 22”
LENGTH: 28.50”
DEADSTOCK, SINGLE-STITCH
The image displays a depiction of the "Dancing Mushroom Shamen of Mataleh Amazar" from the Tassili Plateau in Southern Algeria, dating back to approximately 3500 B.C
This rock art is part of the extensive collection of prehistoric cave paintings and petroglyphs found in Tassili n'Ajjer, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Sahara Desert.
The figures are believed to represent shamans and are notable for possibly depicting the ritualistic use of psychoactive mushrooms, specifically Psilocybe, in ancient times.
Some interpretations suggest the figures show individuals holding mushroom-like objects or even having mushrooms growing from their bodies, indicating a connection to psychedelic experiences and spiritual practices.
These ancient artworks offer a glimpse into the beliefs and environment of early Saharan cultures, revealing a period when the region was more fertile and supported diverse life.
SIZE: XL
PIT TO PIT: 22”
LENGTH: 28.50”
DEADSTOCK, SINGLE-STITCH
The image displays a depiction of the "Dancing Mushroom Shamen of Mataleh Amazar" from the Tassili Plateau in Southern Algeria, dating back to approximately 3500 B.C
This rock art is part of the extensive collection of prehistoric cave paintings and petroglyphs found in Tassili n'Ajjer, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Sahara Desert.
The figures are believed to represent shamans and are notable for possibly depicting the ritualistic use of psychoactive mushrooms, specifically Psilocybe, in ancient times.
Some interpretations suggest the figures show individuals holding mushroom-like objects or even having mushrooms growing from their bodies, indicating a connection to psychedelic experiences and spiritual practices.
These ancient artworks offer a glimpse into the beliefs and environment of early Saharan cultures, revealing a period when the region was more fertile and supported diverse life.
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