Two Power Figures

by Cher Peterson

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Two Power Figures

These two power figures painted side by side may indicate this rock shelter is a place of power. Appendages portruding from the heads of these figures may indicate shamanic powers or out-of-body experiences. This rock shelter is located at a high altitude in southern Big Sur and would have been rather difficult to get to - a great place for a ritualistic retreat. Image copyright Cher Peterson. All rights reserved.

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Anonymous Guest

Anonymous Guest 17 Feb 2008

how cool to find something like this in our own backyard - thanks for the commentary Penny

Anonymous Guest 15 Feb 2007

YEs, I see what you mean. I just realized, the skull, neck and shoulders/back that I was referring to is actually in the rock formation itself, that the drawings are on. They look like to me that they are slightly turned toward each other with their shoulders and heads together. Wonderful....

Dene Patton

Dene Patton 14 Feb 2007

Does that not appear to be two skulls, the neck and spreading to the shoulders? Thank you for sharing.

Cher Peterson
Artist Reply: These two figures seem to be whole bodies. You can see the arms extending out from just below the heads. I don't believe any necks are portrayed. Most Native American rock art figures do have protrusions coming from the heads. It may indicate power or out of body experiences. Also notice the two-pronged feet and triangular hands on the figure to the right. Not sure what that means either.
thea walstra

thea walstra 20 Feb 2006

Amazing and very beautiful. Awesome shot

Terry Harris

Terry Harris 12 Feb 2006

Wonderful shot! Thank you for sharing it and it's meaning!