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Prehistoric rock paintings on a sandstone wall at Serra da Capivara National Park, Brazil, showing stylized human and animal figures in red, white, and brown pigments.

Prehistoric rock painting in red ochre showing a human figure with an outstretched arm reaching toward a large oval shape, likely depicting a honey-gathering scene, on a stone wall.

Inspiration for the Serra da Capivara National Park symbol

Ancient rock paintings in Serra da Capivara, Brazil, show two human figures holding a net, groups of people, animals including two monkeys, and large animal shapes painted in red ochre.

Prehistoric rock painting at Serra da Capivara, Brazil, showing red ochre human figures in headdresses walking in a line, with faint ritualistic and indeterminate scenes nearby.

Prehistoric red ochre rock paintings in Serra da Capivara, Brazil, show stylized human figures in scenes of violence, ritual procession, and figures with prominent phalluses.

Red ochre prehistoric rock painting on textured stone in Serra da Capivara, Brazil, showing a human-like figure with markings extending from the lower body.

Prehistoric rock painting in red ochre on a rough stone surface at Serra da Capivara, Brazil, depicting two abstract human figures facing each other in a pose interpreted as a kiss.

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