Is it some sort of a curse (like a voodoo doll)? There is
evidence that the early artists ritually painted their prey on the walls of the caves and
then ritually "killed" them in some sort of ceremony. The man is obviously
important and has some relatively technologically advanced weapons. Could another tribal
group with less advanced weapons have tried to use magic to even the playing field?
How do we know that the man is important?
Someone took the time to paint an image of him.
He is obviously a powerful male—the prominent penis is probably a
sign of virility. (we should also add the caveat that some early tribal groups quite
possibly were matriarchal rather than patriarchal)
He has lots of specific weapons and other possessions.
Is he wearing a bird mask? Is it camouflage for the hunt or is it for
some religious or authority purposes.
Is that a bird staff signifying authority?
There is a spear in the scene.
The object under the man and to the right of the "bird staff"
may be a spear-thrower, a very advanced piece of technology for the time.
