Six Big Horn Sheep Panel

Pahranagat Valley, Lincoln County, Nevada, Great Basin, Great Basin Desert, Desert, White River Narrows, White River Narrows Archaeological District, Basin and Range, Basin and Range National Monument, Paiute, Native Americans, Rock Art Petroglyphs, Hiking, Exploring, Camping, Off Roading
One of the many unique and awe-inspiring panels at this site (click to enlarge)

I haven’t found an official name to this location, but I’ve seen it referred to as “Six Big Horn Sheep Panel,” so I thought I would just stick with that.  It’s located in an unnamed canyon off an unnamed dirt road in the White River Narrows area of the Pahranagat Valley.  I’m guessing it’s been called this because one of the main sections has 6 big horn when you view it square-on (although, there are 4 additional big horn petroglyphs that curve around the side).  Regardless, there are some really unique petroglyphs at this site that I haven’t seen anywhere else.  Including a heavily pecked figure in a heart shape that overlooks the canyon entrance.  Notice that the big horn sheep have different styles, too…some in the more classic Coso style.  Does this mean that more than one Native American nation used this place?

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