Procession Panel
by Tranquil Light Photography
Title
Procession Panel
Artist
Tranquil Light Photography
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Believed to be rock art dating from the Basketmaker III period, which pre-dated the more famous Pueblo I, II, and III periods best known for their impressive cliff dwellings and pottery, Procession Panel depicts a scene of numerous (179 is one documented count) figures called anthropomorphs that appear to be marching from multiple directions towards a specific destination taking the form of a circle. Zoomorphs are also present, and include several deer or elk, as well as a mountain sheep. At least two anthropomorphs have birds atop their heads, several are holding crooks, and many are holding up one arm carrying some type of object that resembles a torch (in some cases, these lines or objects look almost like fingers). Some experts believe Procession Panel is a migration story, and quite likely there was significant spiritual meaning to some, if not all of the panel’s elements, although it is unlikely we will ever fully understand what the ancient artists intended.
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November 14th, 2014
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Fred Palombi
Just above this panel on the ridge is a see of Miki steps used to go up and down the ridge and there is an anthropomorphic that is drawn upside down. My guess is that some ancient person fell on the climb. I call him Danny Del Muerte aka Danny the Dead.
Tranquil Light Photography replied:
Thank you for the info. I will check it out next time I'm in that area.
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