The anoa head
The rock art features intriguing partial depictions. Many anoa are shown only from the neck up, their heads turned to the left or towards the cave opening.
The Anoa Head at Batti Cave (2014) by Adhi Agus OktavianaArchaeological, Language and Literature Research Organization
The anoa image
A striking detail: this anoa is depicted only from the neck up, its head oriented towards the cave's entrance. The ochre pigment is directly brushed onto the cave wall.
A group of hand stencils at ceiling in Uhallie cave by DominicArchaeological, Language and Literature Research Organization
A group of hand stencils on the ceiling
Discover hand stencils painted high on the cave ceiling. How did the ancient artists reach such heights?
Leang Batti's Natural Resource
Locals harvest soil and guano from a cave opening for fertilizer. Guano, bat and bird excrement, is rich in nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium, vital plant nutrients.
Pig imagery and a hand-drawn circle adorn the right-hand cave wall, offering a glimpse into ancient artistic practices. This adds to the overall composition.
Vandalized Rock Art
The rock art panel shows hand stencils and a pig, its style reminiscent of the Maros-Pangkep region. Later graffiti obscures parts of the ancient art.
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