Art

It can be considered as one of the Unique Cultural Characteristics In Namibia. Namibia is home to some of the world's oldest rock paintings and engravings, which have been linked to Bushmen ancestors. Naturalistic depictions of animals, people, hunting, battles, and social rituals can be found in the scenes. The use of color in the paintings was determined by local geology. Some are red monochrome paintings, but many are multicolored, created by combining ground-up earth pigments with animal fat to create 'paints' in red, brown, yellow, blue, violet, grey, black, and white.

Rock engravings have also been discovered, frequently in areas where there are no smooth, sheltered rock surfaces to paint on. Some of the best paintings and engravings can be found in Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, and Erongo. Rock art sites can be found all over this beautiful country. The Brandberg Massif and Twyfelfontein, both in Damaraland in North Western Namibia, are two of the most well-known sites. Twyfelfontein, Namibia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, was designated as one of the most important rock engraving sites in southern Africa in 2007.

However, Namibian creativity extends beyond rock paintings. Basketry, woodcarving, leatherwork, beadwork, pottery, music-making, and dancing are examples of traditional arts and crafts. Textile weaving and embroidery, sculpture, printmaking, and theater are examples of more contemporary arts and crafts.