The presence of rake-like elements in pictographs is said to refer to rain.  Another interesting observation is that the rake-like pattern was one of the more frequently described images from a study of the effects of hallucinogenic substances on the mind.

The pictograph boulder has three overhangs, to the north, southeast, and southwest. The northern overhang is to the left in this picture.

With that in mind, let’s examine these pictographs.

They are found under a steep overhang on the north side of a fair-sized boulder. The southeast side of this same boulder shows signs of habitation, with soot deposits on the overhang and a midden field with lithic scatter.

The pictographs themselves are abstract and of Linear and Curvilinear form, all done in red ochre. There is also a snake-like element that may be Representational.

The entire panel fits easily under the steeply angled northern overhang. There is plenty of room for more elements. The panel is at a somewhat awkward angle for viewing and working, though.

The main pictograph panel. The most vivid elements are the rake, a snake, and a solid dot.

The main panel is dominated by the angular element resembling a rake. A DStretch enhancement reveals that this figure is symmetrical, though it doesn’t appear so to the naked eye.

Enhanced with DStretch, the main panel flares to life.

To the right, the circle and curving vertical line suggests a snake.

An awkwardly steep overhang.

In the lower right is a design that appears to have been two concentric circles before the left side was washed away. The rock texture is smoothed here as if water has polished it.

To the left are some scattered smaller elements made up of small dabs of pigment.

These pictographs are close to numerous Tübatulabal summer settlements, as well as other pictograph sites. It shows no recent evidence of visitors.

If you happen across this site, remember that the pigment is fragile and can easily be damaged if you touch it. Take photos and look at them, but please leave them as you found them for others to find and enjoy.