What did bushmen rock artists use to paint their images?

Bushmen rock artists, also known as San people, primarily used natural pigments derived from minerals, plants, and animal materials to create their artwork. They often mixed ochre, charcoal, and clay with binders like animal fat or water to form paints. Tools such as brushes made from animal hair or plant fibers, along with their fingers, were employed to apply the pigments onto rock surfaces. Their art often depicted scenes of hunting, daily life, and spiritual beliefs.