The historical white lady painting on the rocky Brandberg Mountain remains one of Namibia's ancient tourist attractions.

What is more than just rock art also symbolises ritual importance.

The paintings discovered in 1917 by Reinhold Mark have raised many questions as to who the original artist was.

Tour guide Chrisley Awaseb explains how the painting opened up debates about who was discovered to be a shaman and not a lady.

The painting is similar to those found in Egypt and parts of Asia representing women, hence the name White Lady, as declared by archaeologist Abbeld Hendrick Breul in 1945.

The monochromatic paintings are made out of ostrich egg yolks, animal blood, and red ochre stones. 

Located in what was formerly known as Damaraland, The Brandberg is Namibia's highest mountain.

There are about 50,000 rock paintings across the mountain.