Near Arroyo Seco in Victoria, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Social Function of Rock Art
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
1. The Social Function of Rock Art Marker
El verdadero significado de los motivos pintados es incierto, pues en la tierra del nómada se libró una lucha a sangre y fuego que se prolongó por casi tres siglos aniquilando las prácticas rituales y la memoria de ellas. No obstante, pintar en ciertos lugares del paisaje debió ser el resultado de motivaciones de carácter individual o colectivo bajo la guía de un especialista del grupo, probablemente en ceremonias para propiciar la lluvia, ritos terapéuticos, de fertilidad, iniciación o eventos trascendentales como ritos pubertad masculina o femenina.
The Social Function of Rock Art
The true meaning of the painted symbols is uncertain, because here in the land of the nomad a fierce struggle was fought with blood and fire that lasted for almost three centuries, annihilating their practices, rituals and even the memory of them. However, painting in certain places of the landscape was probably the result of the motivations of an individual or of a collective character under the guidance of a group leader, probably in ceremonies
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Erected by Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features.
Location. 21° 11.462′ N, 100° 12.208′ W. Marker is near Arroyo Seco, Guanajuato, in Victoria. Marker can be reached from Calle Nueva a Victoria just north of Calle Principal de Arroyo Seco, on the right when traveling north. The marker is along the walking tour at the Arroyo Seco Archaeological Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arroyo Seco GTO 37920, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Long-Term Painted History (a few steps from this marker); The Memory of the Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); Rock Art in the 16th Century (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Guardians of the Valley (about 90 meters away); The Arroyo Seco Archaeological Site (about 150 meters away); The Imagination of Rock Art (about 150 meters away); A Fragile Testimony (about 210 meters away); The human figure (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arroyo Seco.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
2. The Social Function of Rock Art Marker
Note the rock art above the marker.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
3. Area of The Social Function of Rock Art Marker
Although not visible in this photo, the marker is on the other side of the rock on this viewing platform, with the rock art above the marker.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
4. The Social Function of Rock Art Marker
A guide indicates the area of the marker and rock art.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
5. Detail of the rock art near the marker
There is also more recent graffiti on the rock art (the letters 'ED' and 'UP').
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
6. Other nearby rock art
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2019
7. A guide explains the site near the marker with a 'guardian' rock formation in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 22, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
