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Petroglyph in the "Big Cave"
Object Number 2004.29.2367
Display Title Petroglyph in the "Big Cave"
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "South Dakota. (Slim Buttes) / Petroglyphs in the "Big Cave""
Keywords
  • Writing and Record
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Petroglyph
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / South Dakota
Additional Geographic Terms Slim Buttes; Big Cave
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 8.89 cm (3 x 3 1/2 in.)

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