Blombos - Cradle of human Creativity
STILBAAI - Archaeologists have uncovered some of the first evidence of symbolism, cognitive thinking and technological advancement, traits used to define modern human behaviour at the Blombos Cave in Stilbaai.
Specific findings include a piece of engraved ochre, which is the first known ochre engraving found in the archaeological record and dated to 75 000 years ago; “the oldest artist’s toolkit”, which is evidence of a 100 000-year-old ochre-processing workshop; “the oldest drawing (or hashtag)” dated to 73 000 years ago and some of the first evidence of body decoration, in the form of perforated estuarine shell beads.
While the site is closed to the public, the small Blombos Museum of Archaeology in Stilbaai offers visitors with the possibility of exploring some of the fascinating findings of this site.
Delving deeper into the Cradle of Human Culture, Stilbaai is home to at least 25 stonewalled fish traps, representing the technological and economic evolution of early fishing practices in the area. These traps were built at the correct height to trap fish during a falling tide. They illustrate a traditional fishing method along the Southern Cape coast that endured through the ages. They have been declared a National Heritage Site in 2018 and are located within a Marine Protected Area, managed by Cape Nature. Local fishermen and farmers have been responsible for the maintenance of these fish traps since at least the early 20th century. More recently the greater community has contributed to ensuring that the local/indigenous knowledge regarding these fish traps is not lost and that they are adequately maintained. These traps will provide visitors with a unique experience from a historical, aesthetic and scientific perspective and will shed light on a traditional fishing method still in use today.
The town of Stilbaai forms part of the greater Cradle of Human Culture Route, and interested travellers can view more information on the website https://www.cradleofhumanculture.co.za/
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Ria Holiday
Fine Artist
Medium: Watercolor and oil paint
Where can you see my art?
View only on appointment at the Stilbaai Fine Arts Focus group
Contact Details
084 549 0617
Richard Webb
Photography/ Digital Graphics
Where can you see my art?
My studio is open by appointment only
3 Seebries Development,
Buitekant Street,
Stilbaai Wes,
Stilbaai.
Contact Details
082 902 9098
Sonja Margerison
Contemporary & Fine Art
Mediums: Acrylic and oil paint
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072 222 4168
Christo Gelant
Logos and T-shirt designs
Medium: Pencil
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In Melkhoutfontein by appointment
Contact Details
084 315 7822
Mariqi
Realistic art
Medium: Acrylic paint
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55 Paradysklooflaan, Stilbaai
& Brugmark
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082 754 7463
Maudie Verreyne
Fine Art
Medium: Acrylic
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By appointment only
Contact Details
071 873 2499
Nadia Rabie
Multi Media Artist
Medium: I mainly use polylactic filament with a resin finish. Other materials such as wood, glass, clay, acrylic paint and cement are sometimes incorporated.
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By appointment only
Contact Details
061 444 1960
Nadine Hansen
Fine Artist
Medium: Oil paint on canvas and graphite on paper
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By appointment only
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072 446 5042
Marie-Louise Pelser
Crafter
Mediums: wood, paint
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By appointment only
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073 305 6012
Marietjie van der Westhuizen
Fine Artist
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082 818 9350
Marike De Villiers
Multi Medium Artist
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By appointment only
Contact Details
083 273 8016
Marina Stadler
Fine Art
Medium: Oil paint,
Where can you see my art?
On appointment
7 Duinebessiesingel,
Stilbaai Wes
Western Cape
Contact Details
083 540 6004
Louise Ynclin
Fine Artist
Mediums: Multi Meduims
Where can you see my art?
Available on appointment
Louise also does art classes and cyanotype printing workshops.
Contact Details
079 696 2498
Louwena Kotze
Fine Artist
Mediums: Oil, Acrylics, Pastel, Pencil
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Available on appointment
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083 779 9021
Machdel Basson
Fine Artist
Mediums: Oil, acrylic, pottery, silkscreen,
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Available on appointment
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083 593 5598
Margie Smith
Fine Artist
Mediums: Oils, acrylics
Where can you see my art?
Fine art Focus group in Stillbay
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072 620 6179
Karen Frehse
Fine Artist
Mediums: Oils and aquarelle
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
083 651 2503
Lidia Coetzee
Fine Artist
Mediums: Oil paint
Where can you see my art?
Palmyra Farm, Stilbaai West. 10h00 to 16h00.
Contact Details
082 413 4891
The late Louis Hiemstra
Fine Artist
Mediums: Watercolor, Acrylic, oil
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
Anne Hiemstra
082 579 4235
Amanda Nel
Fine Artist
Mediums: OIl, Acrylic
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
083 378 3591
Donna Villion
Fine Artist
Mediums: Clay, oil, acrylic
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
082 463 0290
Fanie Swanepoel
Realistic/abstract Sculpture Artist
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
082 821 2371
Jean Roelofse Grooff
Fine Artist
Mediums: Oil, acrylic
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
082 446 6199
Jetske Fouche
Fine Artist
Mediums: Pencil, Akwarel, ink
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
072 746 8713
Paul de Villiers
Sculptor
Mediums: Hout, Resin, Glass
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
082 463 0290
Adriaan Loots
Fine Artist
Where can you see my art?
Available on appointment
Contact Details
My cell 0796972753
Kershoutstraat 10 , Stilbaai
adriaanloots@gmail.com
Lezanne Kotze
Fine Artist
Mediums: Oil, acrylic
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
Vygielaan 22, Still Bay
Cell. 0738143281
lezannekotzeart@gmail.coml
You can find me on instagram at
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Diane White
Fine Artist
Mediums: Watercolor, Ink, Acrylics.
Where can you see my art?
Available on appointment
Contact Details
My cell +27 60 975 5683
12 Nerina Crescent, Still Bay
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diane@pennylanelodge.co.za
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Anita Barnard
Fine Artist
Mediums: Oil and Acrylics
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
071 917 5237
Belinda Gordon
Fine Artist
Mediums: Acrylic, oils, watercolor
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
082 550 2806
Bernece van Molendorff
Fine Artist
Mediums: Acrylic and oil
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
072 4377 000
Carolina Overbeek
Mixed Media Artist
Mediums: beeswax, damar resin, pencil, acrylic
Where can you see my art?
12 Melkhoutkraal ,
Stilbaai
Contact Details
082 380 0453
Trixie Krumm
Fine Art
Mediums: Acrylic and oil
Where can you see my art?
By appointment
52 Strandstreet
Jongensfontein
Contact Details
082 893 9911
Lettie Steyn
Fine Art and Photography
Mediums: oil paint
Where can you see my art?
On appointment at
22 Voelkliplaan
Jongensfontein
Western Cape
Contact Details
082 801 2511
Anel Marais Bezuidenhout
Multi Media Artist
Mediums: Pottery and paintings
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Available on appointment
Contact Details
072 505 6584
Trudie Scoombee
Fine Art
Mediums: Acrylic and oil
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By appointment
Contact Details
Tel: 0829290166
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AnitaMcLaughlin.in.Stilbaai - Stilbaai Art Retreat
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Anita Mc Laughlin
Fine Art
Mixed media and Oils
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By appointment
Stilbaai-wes, Stilbaai, 6674
Contact Details
0834525958
Ria Loots
Fine Art
Mixed media and Oils
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By appointment
Kershoutstraat 10, Stilbaai-wes, Stilbaai, 6674
Contact Details
lootsria@gmail.com
My sel nommer. 0767826873