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At long last, after four centuries of interaction with Anglo society, the fantasy images of “cowboys and Indians” may possibly be fading and the Kumeyaay Native Americans are being allowed to enter our mainstream society. In large part because of the Kumeyaay’s new casinos and extensive philanthropic work, many believe that they have become a welcome and integral part of our community.
(Photograph taken in circa 1949 by William D. Hohenthal, Jr. showing house at Neji; probably home of Manuel Mesa.)
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Available NOW! - Volume 2 of our best-selling Kumeyaay Rock Art Book!
Over 200 color photos and text from prominent archaeologists.
Contributions by leading archaeologists like Dennis Gallegos, Alan Garfinkel, Don Laylander, Jefferson Reid, Jerry Schaefer, David Whitley, Stephanie Whittlesey and Brian Williams.
Published by Desert Trails Publishing; 350 pages; $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping USD.For more information about our book and how to order, please click here La Rumorosa Rock Art Along The Border.
Talk on La Rumorosa Rock Art from the Imperial Valley Desert Museum Online
When – March 20th at 6 pm Pacific Time (PT) for 1 hour on Zoom from the comfort of your own home. How: https://zoom.us/j/94643386543 Meeting ID: 946 4338 6543 Author Don Liponi, Ph.D, along with Imperial Valley Desert Museum Director, David Breeckner, Ph.D. will be presenting a new overview of…
A Review of our first volume by Dr. Polly Schaafsma!
"Your most beautiful book has arrived and it is impressive! Thank you for inviting me to participate! It looks like it will be a major reference for the northern border region of Baja and D-Stretch is a big help with so many of these panels.
Also want to mention that I was pleased to see the endorsement by Doug Peacock. He doesn't know me, but I've met him a couple of times in connection with Karl Kernberger and Abbey…I'm a dedicated fan of Abbey on the environment, and in that crowd best know artist John DePuy. Long-time friend.
Thank you once again and congratulations of a fine production!!"
Dr. Polly Schaafsma, Polly Dix Schaafsma is an American archaeologist, best known for her publications on Native American rock art. Schaafsma is a research associate in the Laboratory of Anthropology, Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her books include, Rock Art in New Mexico (1972). Her other books include Indian Rock Art of the Southwest (1980, now in its 10th printing), and Images and Power: Ethics and Rock Art (2012).
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