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Pictographs of the North American Indians

By Garrick Mallery

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In "Pictographs of the North American Indians," Garrick Mallery presents a remarkable and comprehensive exploration of the visual language of Indigenous peoples through a meticulous examination of rock art and pictographs across North America. Mallery adopts a meticulous, scholarly style that is both descriptive and analytical, weaving together ethnographic detail with historical context to interpret the significance of these symbols. His work situates itself within the burgeoning field of American anthropology in the late 19th century, illuminating the rich cultural heritage of Native American tribes while advocating for the preservation of their artistic expressions. Garrick Mallery, an esteemed ethnographer and archaeologist, was particularly influenced by the shifting cultural landscapes of his time, including the encroachment of Western expansion on Indigenous lands. His dedication to documenting these art forms stemmed from his belief in their intrinsic value, not only as artistic expressions but also as crucial historical records of the beliefs, practices, and social structures of Indigenous societies. Mallery's work reflects his broader commitment to preserving American Indian culture amidst rapid change and loss. This book is highly recommended for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of art, anthropology, and history. Mallery's evocative prose, coupled with his thoughtful interpretations, ensures that readers gain a deeper appreciation for the relevance of pictographs in conveying the rich narratives of North America's Indigenous peoples.

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GenrePsychology

Length11 hrs 23 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateNov 13, 2022

LanguageEnglish

1Introductory

44War

2Distribution of Petroglyphs in North America

45Time (pt. 1)

3Northeastern Rock Carvings

46Time (pt. 2)

4Rock Carvings in Pennsylvania

47Notification

5Rock Carvings in Ohio

48Notice of Departure and Direction

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6Rock Carvings in West Virginia

49Notice of Condition

7Rock Carvings in the Southern States

50Warning and Guidance

8Rock Carvings in Iowa

51Charts of Geographic Features

9Rock Carvings in Minnesota

52Claim or Demand

10Rock Carvings in Wyoming and in Idaho

53Messages and Communications

11Rock Carvings in Nevada

54Record of Expedition

12Rock Carvings in Oregon and in Washington

55Totemic

13Rock Carvings in Utah

56Tribal Designations

14Rock Carvings in Colorado

57Gentile or Clan Designations

15Rock Carvings in New Mexico

58Personal Designations

16Rock-Carvings in Arizona

59Property Marks

17Rock Carvings in California

60Status of the Individual

18Colored Pictographs on Rocks

61Signs of Particular Achievements

19Foreign Petroglyphs

62Religious

20Petroglyphs in South America

63Mythic Personages

21Petroglyphs in British Guiana

64Shamanism

22Petroglyphs in Brazil

65Dances and Ceremonies

23Pictographs in Peru

66Mortuary Practices

24Objects Represented in Pictographs

67Grave-Posts

25Instruments Used in Pictography

68Charms and Fetiches

26Instruments for Carving

69Customs

27Instruments for Drawing

70Associations

28Instruments for Painting

71Daily Life and Habits

29Instruments for Tattooing

72Tribal History

30Colors and Methods of Application

73Biographic

31In the United States

74Continuous Record of Events in Life

32In British Guiana

75Particular Exploits and Events

33Significance of Colors

76Ideographs

34Materials upon which Pictographs are Made

77Abstract Ideas

35Natural Objects

78Symbolism

36The Human Person

79Identification of the Pictographers

37Artificial Objects

80General Style or Type

38Mnemonic

81Presence of Characteristic Objects

39The Quipu of the Peruvians

82Modes of Interpretation: Homomorphs and Symmorphs

40Notched Sticks

83Conventionalizing

41Order of Songs

84Errors and Frauds

42Traditions

85Suggestions to Collaborators

43Treaties

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