Volcano National Park, Hawaii, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hawaii_petroglyph_men.jpg petroglyph ancient b&w Rock Art Hawaii Person 2
Alban, Colombia petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alb.jpg colombia petroglyph ancient Rock Art Alban Person 2
Saint George, Utah petroglyph figures automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_2_tds.jpg petroglyph saint george figure Rock Art Figures (Rough)
Iberian petroglyph archer automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-Armas_arco.png petroglyph human ancient Rock Art Archer
Twins were thought to have special shamanistic powers, and were feared for this reason. Some Columbia Plateau tribes thought that shaman caused the birth of twins, and that this predisposed the children to become shamans. rock petroglyph man Petroglyph Twins
Volcano National Park, Hawaii, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hawaii_petroglyph_men.jpg petroglyph ancient black & white Rock Art Hawaii Person 2
Volcano National Park, Hawaii, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hawaii_petroglyph_men.jpg petroglyph ancient black & white Rock Art Hawaii Person 1
Alban, Colombia petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alb.jpg alban colombia petroglyph Rock Art Alban Person 2
Alban, Colombia petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alb.jpg alban colombia petroglyph Rock Art Alban Person 1
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg arizona gila bend petroglyph Rock Art Gila Person 2
Ontario, Canada petroglyph person manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Peterborough-i_sziklafigua.jpg canada ontario petroglyph Rock Art Ontario Person
Iberian petroglyph woman automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquematico-Idolo_de_Despe%C3%B1aperros.png iberia petroglyph spain Rock Art Woman
Iberian petroglyph domesticated animals automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquematico-Pe%C3%B1apascuala.png iberia petroglyph spain Rock Art Domesticated Animals
Each individual had at least one guardian spirit. These guardians were essential to survival, and each one aided in a different part of life. The sculpture to the left is of an eagle art black & white bird Petrogliph Eagle
The sculpture to the right is of Spedis Owl whom the Wishram use as a clan symbol. In their mythology, Spedis Owl married a cannibal woman who steals children art black & white bird Petroglyph Spedis owl
Iberian petroglyph domesticated animals automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquematico-Pe%C3%B1apascuala.png petroglyph human ancient Rock Art Domesticated Animals
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg petroglyph spiral saint george Rock Art St. George Spiral
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg petroglyph saint george ancient Rock Art St. George Person
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg petroglyph saint george figure Rock Art St. George Figure
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg petroglyph ancient gila bend Rock Art Gila Person 2
Iberian petroglyph Y automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquematico-antropomorfo_en_Y.png iberia petroglyph human Rock Art "Y"
This petroglyph shows a man bent-over, signifying "old man", and without a belt or crotch line, signifying "poverty". The upper hand showing the palm at the same level as the heart signifies "good". The key to the meaning is given by the triangular symbol extending away from the buttocks. rock petroglyph old Petrogliph Old man
This petroglyph shows a man bent-over, signifying "old man", and without a belt or crotch line, signifying "poverty". The upper hand showing the palm at the same level as the heart signifies "good". The key to the meaning is given by the triangular symbol extending away from the buttocks art black & white man Petrogliph Old man
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg This version traces more accurately the outline of the figure, but makes it appear rough petroglyph saint george utah Rock Art St. George Person Rough
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg petroglyph saint george utah Rock Art St. George Figure
Val Camonica, Italy "ancient astronauts" manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg italy petroglyph val camonica Rock Art Ancient Astronauts
Saint George, Utah petroglyph herd animals manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_2_tds.jpg petroglyph saint george utah Rock Art Herd Animals
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg This version traces more accurately the outline of the figure, but makes it appear rough. petroglyph saint george ancient Rock Art St. George Person Rough
Petroglyph at Mutawintji National Park (New South Wales, Australia) manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mutawintji_National_Park_Petroglyph.JPG petroglyph animals australia Rock Art Mutawintji Animal
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg turtle petroglyph animals Rock Art Gila Tortoise 1
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg petroglyph spiral ancient Rock Art Gila Person 1
Ontario, Canada petroglyph person manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Peterborough-i_sziklafigua.jpg ontario petroglyph ancient Rock Art Ontario Rider
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg arizona gila bend petroglyph Rock Art Gila Spiral 1
Iberian petroglyph goat automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-C%C3%A1prido.png petroglyph animals ancient Rock Art Goat
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg petroglyph saint george utah Rock Art St. George Spiral
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg This version traces more accurately the outline of the figure, but makes it appear rough petroglyph saint george utah Rock Art St. George Figure Rough
Iberian petroglyph Y automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquematico-antropomorfo_en_Y.png iberia petroglyph spain Rock Art "Y
Twins were thought to have special shamanistic powers, and were feared for this reason. Some Columbia Plateau tribes thought that shaman caused the birth of twins, and that this predisposed the children to become shamans art black & white man Petroglyph Twins
Much of the rock art is of animals like deer and mountain sheep, and appears to have been sympathetic magic intended to aid in hunting. The sculpture to the right, for example, depicts a mountain sheep with stylized internal organs animal art black & white Petroglyph Sheep with internals
Petroglyph-like sun made from spiral that I previously uploaded. petroglyph spiral nature Rock Art Spiral Sun
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg arizona gila bend petroglyph Rock Art Gila Spiral 2
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg arizona gila bend petroglyph Rock Art Gila Person 1
Iberian petroglyph archer automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-Armas_arco.png iberia petroglyph spain Rock Art Archer
Iberian petroglyph goat automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-C%C3%A1prido.png iberia petroglyph spain Rock Art Goat
Iberian petroglyph stork automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-Cig%C3%BCe%C3%B1a.png iberia petroglyph spain Rock Art Stork
Volcano National Park, Hawaii, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hawaii_petroglyph_men.jpg petroglyph ancient b&w Rock Art Hawaii Person 1
Cup and ring mark stone is recorded as existing at Dalgarven Mill (near Kilwinning, Scotland) by John Smith. Manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DalgarvenMillCup%26Ring.jpg petroglyph scotland dalgarven Rock Art Dalgarven Cup and Ring
Gila Bend, Arizona petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg turtle petroglyph animals Rock Art Gila Tortoise 2
Val Camonica, Italy "ancient astronauts" manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientastronauts.jpg astronaut petroglyph ancient Rock Art Ancient Astronauts
Iberian petroglyph woman automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquematico-Idolo_de_Despe%C3%B1aperros.png petroglyph human ancient Rock Art Woman
Iberian petroglyph ox automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-B%C3%B3vido.png ox petroglyph animals Rock Art Ox
Iberian petroglyph stork automatically traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Arte_esquem%C3%A1tico-Cig%C3%BCe%C3%B1a.png stork petroglyph animals Rock Art Stork
Native American petroglyph near Saint George, Utah, United States of America petroglyph manually traced from public domain image at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pictograph_tds.jpg This version traces more accurately the outline of the figure, but makes it appear rough. petroglyph saint george figure Rock Art St. George Figure Rough
The sculpture to the right is of Spedis Owl whom the Wishram use as a clan symbol. In their mythology, Spedis Owl married a cannibal woman who steals children. rock petroglyph animals Petroglyph Spedis owl
Much of the rock art is of animals like deer and mountain sheep, and appears to have been sympathetic magic intended to aid in hunting. The sculpture to the right, for example, depicts a mountain sheep with stylized internal organs. rock petroglyph animals Petroglyph Sheep with internals
Petroglyph-like sun made from spiral that I previously uploaded rock art b&w. black & white Rock Art Spiral Sun