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Congratulations on the purchase of "Patio Person" by Dell Crandall

The meanings of signs and the types of symbols of Petroglyphs are extremely interesting. They represent the past and sometimes the future.  They tell mysterious stories of old cultures and give life and understanding to the study of those simple, yet complex people who lived in balance with nature and communicated their beliefs, dreams, and reality in symbols.  Yet, at the same time they are an enigma.   Some are difficult if not impossible to decipher.    
In most cases, American Indian symbols are thousands of years old and are not easily interpreted.  Some petroglyphs are thought to have been made as early as  5000 BC, however, there is no way to date the stone drawings. Many times, the exact meaning of a symbol has been lost to time or changed by passing generations or other cultures.   There are thousands of symbols found in areas stretching from coast to coast.  Some are as large in size as several football fields and others are smaller than a thumbnail. Dell Crandall brings these images to life with his incredible art. Stop by the gallery and take a look at his display.