Toward a Definition of a Pictograph Style: The Lower Pecos Bold Line Geometric

Abstract

linear designs found at 14 sites surrrounding the confluence of the Pecos River and Rio Grande form the basis for the definition of a new pictograph style, the Lower Pecos Bold Line Geometric. Based on superimposition and relative preservation, the geometries are relatively late in the long sequence of pictography in this region, following the fluorescence of the classic Pecos River style. Although some of the most elaborate designs are painted arqund the mouths of seep springs, no demonstrable interpretation of the majority of the symbols is confirmed by the known distribution of various design elements. This definition of style should enable researchers to detect additional examples, leading to a more secure dating and providing a cultural context for the art.

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