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VIRTUAL LECTURE: Archaic Forager Religious Theology: Coso Region Rock Art of Eastern California
August 29 @ 5:00 pm
ABOUT THE LECTURE
The Coso Range of eastern California, along the western edge of the Great Basin, is the location of a tremendous collection of Coso rock art. With a conservative estimate of more than 100,000 images this collection is attributed to the Coso people and has been dated as far back as the Little Lake Period (6000 to 2000 BC). The rock art here is unique in its detail and depictions of readily identified creatures and anthropomorphic figures.
Dr. Alan Garfinkel, considered a well-regarded authority on the Coso Range Rock Art traditions and Coso Region prehistory in general, joins us on August 29 for a virtual lecture to discuss this rock art, including a very unique panel found at The Archaeological Conservancy’s Portuguese Bench preserve. You will learn about symbolic parallels between the Coso Range prehistoric rock art and Uto-Aztecan religious traditions found farther south and hear about studies that illuminate the significance of female figures in Coso rock art that were previously considered to be dominated by male representations. Dr. Garfinkel will share what he’s learned about attributes of individual images and the significance of some of the motifs, such as the inclusion of avian attributes (legs, feet, and feather adornments) and the presence of serpent-themed designs and images.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Dr. Alan Garfinkel is a California and Great Basin anthropologist/archaeologist principally known for his work with the indigenous people of the West and for his studies of Native American rock art in California and the Great Basin. He is recognized for his pioneering studies in the regional prehistory of eastern California, the far Southern Sierra Nevada, and southwestern Great Basin, has authored five books, 50 scientific articles, and is a two-time recipient of the California State Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation. He received his Bachelor’s at California State University, Northridge, and his MA and Ph.D. at the University of California, Davis.
HOW TO ATTEND
Date: Thursday, August 29
Time: 5:00 pm MDT
Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ELPwINELQBu9i8_icThmZQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We look forward to sharing this special site with all of you!
Our virtual lectures are a part of The Archaeological Conservancy’s outreach and education efforts. They are free to our members and the general public. Recorded lectures are posted on YouTube and on the event page after the event occurs.
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