FS1446 Palatki Grotto Alcove Rock Art Panel 15

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This is a view of rock art panel 15 at Grotto Alcove in Palatki Heritage site NW of Sedona, Arizona. The panel features pictographs and petroglyphs created by Archaic and Sinagua pre-historic Indian cultures. In the upper central area, an Archaic "Rake" symbol is prominently displayed, believed to represent rain or water. The white-painted rake is clearly superimposed on deeply incised vertical petroglyphs, which are also attributed to the Archaic period. A faded white Sinagua corn symbol can be seen in the lower right-hand corner, with Yavapai charcoal highlighting it. Above and to the right and left of the rake symbol are probable Archaic water symbols, depicted vertically. Further information about the Red Rock District of the Coconino Forest is available at sedonaredrocktrails.org and fs.usda.gov/recmain/coconino/recreation. For volunteer opportunities in the Coconino Forest, including the creation of 3D models and other projects, visit friendsoftheforestsedona.org.