Great Basin Petroglyphs and Prehistoric Game Trails

Aboriginal petroglyphs ("rock-writing") in western and central Nevada have, up to now, remained a puzzle to archeologists as regards their function and location. Recent field investigation strongly suggests that these are connected with hunting magic, presumably aimed at success in the cha...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1959-04, Vol.129 (3353), p.904-905
Main Authors: Heizer, Robert F., Baumhoff, Martin A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal migration behavior
Antelopes
Canyons
Deer
Deer hunting
Hunter gatherers
Motor ability
Petroglyphs
Sensory feedback
Sound intensity
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Summary:Aboriginal petroglyphs ("rock-writing") in western and central Nevada have, up to now, remained a puzzle to archeologists as regards their function and location. Recent field investigation strongly suggests that these are connected with hunting magic, presumably aimed at success in the chase, and that they are located along routes of deer migration.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.129.3353.904