The bear and the panther are very closely connected. The dots on the bodies of these two animals are an important and rare shared characteristic. The red is obtained from a natural pigment: haematite.
Carole Fritz et Gilles Tosello – CNRS – Équipe Chauvet – Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication
Carole Fritz et Gilles Tosello – CNRS – Équipe Chauvet – Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication
Vist the site : The Chauvet-Pont d'Arc cave