Petroglyph Tour

spirals

Meanders

Scenes

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Spirals in petroglyphs are typical for this region. Two spirals together are often mentioned as being symbolic of the Island's two volcanos, Madera and Conception.

The spiral motif can also be used in stylistic ways to represent the heads on anthropomorphic figures.continue button

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Papers: The Petroglyphs of Ometepe Island by Suzanne Baker