Horned Shaman Figure in Prehistoric Rock Art - Symbolism and Interpretation #208727 (License: Personal Use)

This image reproduces a prehistoric rock art motif commonly found in Saharan and Iberian sites, where a horned anthropomorphic figure-interpreted as a shaman, spirit guide, or deity-is shown in ritual posture, often accompanied by animals. The stippled (dot-based) execution suggests a technique used in dry-pigment or pecked engravings, emphasizing symbolic rather than realistic representation. Such figures are frequently linked to Neolithic or Chalcolithic belief systems centered on transformation, hunting magic, or ancestral veneration.

Used in academic articles, museum exhibits, and cultural heritage websites discussing Paleolithic/Neolithic symbolism, shamanism, or rock art interpretation; matches user intent for research, education, or visual reference on ancient iconography.