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The Coso Mountain Range in Inyo County, California is an archaeological site rich with evidence of human interactions throughout prehistory. One of the most striking features is Coso’s abundance of rock art, estimated at over 100,000 etchings, with over half depicting Ovis canadensis (Bighorn Sheep). Coso’s rock art has been long-debated as a site of “shamanistic” prevalence, including vision quests, rain god worship , and interpretations of fertility. While spirituality is an integral part of many Indigenous cultures, it is highly unlikely that such a mass creation spanning hundreds of years and multiple cultural groups would be solely spiritual.

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Publication Date

Spring 5-2-2025

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Controlled Subject

Rock paintings; Indigenous peoples--Antiquities

Disciplines

Anthropology | History | Indigenous Studies

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pdf

File Size

482 KB

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Mentor: [Gabriela Oré Menéndez]

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The Coso Paradox: An Additional Perspective of Indigenous Identity


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