Finding evidence of storytelling in very early cave art is exceptionally rare, but this painting from Sulawesi gives insight into human evolution and success as a species.
The interaction between the humanlike figures and the pig in the cave painting communicates a story, showcasing the world's earliest known evidence for imaginative storytelling in art.
The repeated depictions of pigs in the Sulawesi cave art indicate a special interest in hunting the species, suggesting a specific purpose for going into the caves to paint or engage in other practices.
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