The Petroglyphs and Pictographs of Missouri

by Carol Diaz-Granados and James R. Duncan

Images on rocks depicting birds, serpents, deer, and other designs are haunting reminders of prehistoric peoples. This book documents Missouri's rich array of petroglyphs and pictographs, analyzing the many aspects of these rock carvings and paintings to show how such representations of ritual activities can enhance our understanding of Native American culture.

Missouri is a particularly important site for rock art because it straddles the Plains,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817309888
• ISBN13: 9780817309886
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: University Alabama Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"