Pictographs of the North American Indians
By Garrick Mallery
Length11h 23m
About this audiobook
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.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology
Length11 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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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