9 Surprisingly Ancient Marvels in Modern California
Sheep frolic upon the stones, as they have for centuries. US Navy/Public Domain. 1. Coso Rock Art District. The Coso Mountain Range is a vast desertscape boasting some of the oldest and most...
California Cultural Artifacts - California State Parks
California archaeology is not just all prehistory, however, but also encompasses all major developments in our history including Spanish exploration and the establishment of the Missions, Russian expansionism, the Mexican Ranchero or "Californio" period, the Gold Rush and the 49ers, and the agricultural, urban, and industrial developments of ...
California State Prehistoric Artifact: Chipped Stone Bear
1991年6月24日 · This prehistoric artifact is called the “Chipped Stone Bear" and is the Official California State Prehistoric Artifact, as adopted by the California Legislature on June 24, 1991. As an effigy in prehistoric times, it is still revered today as one of the earliest examples of representational art recovered in the Western United States.
Prehistoric Artifact - California State Capitol Museum
California is the only state to have a State Prehistoric Artifact. This unique relic is thought by many to be the earliest known representation of the California grizzly bear. This small, 2 ½ inch artifact was chipped from volcanic rock over 7,000-years ago …
California Indians
Through artifacts, original art, oral histories and an interactive language kiosk, the exhibit chronicles the histories and cultural legacies of over 100 tribes. Highlights include the Chipped Stone Bear, California’s official prehistoric artifact; baskets woven by Native artists; a fur cape owned by Ishi; and more.
Archaeological Resources - California State Parks
The cultural complexity of ancient California is unmatched in North America. Historical Archaeology deals with the physical evidence of activities by people who also left written records of their history.
Artifacts | The Society of California Pioneers
The Society of California Pioneers has collected art and artifacts of historical importance continuously since its founding in 1849. The Society’s collection contains over 6,000 objects, including paintings, textiles, mining equipment, jewelry, toys, flags, and more.
Society for California Archaeology - Chronological and Cultural …
Early and late stages of the Kings Beach phase have been distinguished, divided at ca. A.D. 1200-1250. Characteristic artifacts include small projectile points: Eastgate and Rose Spring types during the early Kings Beach stage, and Desert and …
California Museum
The California Museum—home of the California Hall of Fame—engages, educates and enlightens people about California’s rich history, its diversity and its unique influence on the world of ideas, innovation, art and culture. Through interactive experiences, the Museum inspires visitors to make a mark on history.
Native American Rock Art Sites in California
California boasts an abundance of Native American rock art sites, with some locations dating back an estimated 12,000 years. The state’s desert areas are especially rich with rock art but throughout the state you’ll find examples of both petroglyphs (images and shapes pecked into rock) and pictographs (paintings using natural pigments).