Permits

The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) issues this Maintenace/Restoration Permit to the applicant:David Pearce, on behalf of the Rock Art Research Institute (RARI), for the proposed brush cleaning, solubility testing and repair work on the moveable Rock Art pieces which comprise the Specifically Declared Paul Loewenstein Collection, housed at RARI at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS).

The permit is issued under the following conditions:

• The restoration work must be conducted by Rock Art Conservator DR. J. Claire Dean, and the approved methodology (attached to this permit) must be followed:
• DStretch post-processing should applied to the photographs taken prior to the commencement of cleaning to to ensure all painted areas are visible before the cleaning work begins;
• Care must be taken to ensure that the panels are not damaged during the process;;
• All restoration work should be reversible;
• SAHRA must receive a full report on the conservation and restoration work, which should include recommendations for possible future conservation treatment. The report must be submitted, via email, to the relevant heritage officer at SAHRA within three (3) months of the completed work (chahndiek@sahra.org.za);
• SAHRA shall not be held liable for any losses, damages, or injuries to persons, or properties, as a result of any activities relating to this permit;
• SAHRA reserves the right to cancel this permit upon notice to the permit holder;
• Restoration work may only be conducted after 14 calendar days of the issuing of this permit, to allow for any appeals that may be lodged.