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A Field Guide to Rock Art Symbols of the Greater Southwest

This is the only specifically designed key to the interpretation of American rock art. The Field Guide brings together 600 commentaries on specific symbols by over 100 archaeologists, researchers, and Native American informants. Covers the northern states of Mexico to Utah and from California to Colorado.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 256 pages

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