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Art Native American

Reading Rock Art

Interpreting the Indian Rock Paintings of the Canadian Shield

by (author) Grace Rajnovich

illustrated by Wayne Yerxa

Publisher
Dundurn Press
Initial publish date
May 2009
Category
Native American, General, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781554884735
    Publish Date
    May 2009
    List Price
    $29.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781770706736
    Publish Date
    Feb 2002
    List Price
    $9.99

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More than 400 rock paintings adorn the Canadian Shield from Quebec, across Ontario and as far west as Saskatchewan. The pictographs are the legacy of the Algonkian-speaking Cree and Ojibway, whose roots may extend to the beginnings of human occupancy in the region almost 10,000 years ago.

Archaeologist Grace Rajnovich spent fourteen years of field research uncovering a multitude of clues as to the meanings of the paintings. She has written a text which is unique in its ability to "see" the paintings from a traditional native viewpoint. Skilfully weaving the imagery, metaphors and traditions of the Cree and Ojibway, the author has recaptured the poetry and wisdom of an ancient culture.

Chief Willie Wilson of the Rainy River Band considers Grace’s work "innovative and original."

About the authors

Archaeologist Grace Rajnovich spent fourteen years of field research uncovering a multitude of clues as to the meanings of the paintings. She has written a text which is unique in its ability to "see" the paintings from a traditional native viewpoint. Skilfully weaving the imagery, metaphors and traditions of the Cree and Ojibway, the author has recaptured the poetry and wisdom of an ancient culture.

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