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1. Gnogome (Camel)

Gnogome (Camel)

Description: This sculpture by Portland artist Ronna Neuenscwander stems from her experience in the West African country of Mali. The urge to trace the camel caravans of the Sahara Desert to Timbuktu created a backdrop for unanticipated adventures. Inspired by ancient cultures as quietly pervasive as the sands, she encountered a land that gives nothing, yet produces a life of utmost grace (unknown source, OAC documentation)., Ronna Neuenschwander; Gnogome; General Services; © Woodrow Blettel, For more information and background on the artist, see , http://www.froelickgallery.com/Artist-Detail.cfm?ArtistsID=276, The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Mid-Valley Arts. You may visit their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html

2. Gnogome (Camel)

Gnogome (Camel)

Description: This sculpture by Portland artist Ronna Neuenscwander stems from her experience in the West African country of Mali. The urge to trace the camel caravans of the Sahara Desert to Timbuktu created a backdrop for unanticipated adventures. Inspired by ancient cultures as quietly pervasive as the sands, she encountered a land that gives nothing, yet produces a life of utmost grace (unknown source, OAC documentation)., R. Neuenschwander; Gnogome (Camel); 22 (h) x 21 (w) x 8 (d) inches; earthenware, adobe; 1984, For more information and background on the artist, see , http://www.froelickgallery.com/Artist-Detail.cfm?ArtistsID=276, The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Mid-Valley Arts. You may visit their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html

3. RA_PETR_OI_0445

RA_PETR_OI_0445

Description: View of boulder (""Encyclopedia stone"") with images indicative of Early Iron Age traditions: camel with four riders, back-turned animals, stylized stags, back-turned rider in ""Parthian shot""; second rider; and (on other side of stone) archer on foot.

4. PETR_00138_OI

Description: Detail of PETR_00136_OI: running camel, flying bird

5. RA_PETR_OI_0446

RA_PETR_OI_0446

Description: Second view of ""Encyclopedia stone"" from east.

6. RA_PETR_TG_0931

RA_PETR_TG_0931

Description: Detail of RA_PETR_TG_0929, with Tagar Period horse, goat, and camel on the right and three much later riders on the left. The camel has been partially repecked and covered with scratches, including that of a frontal stick figure. The riders on the left include one on a horse with ram horns; all have elaborate regalia.

7. PETR_00204_OI

Description: Detail of PETR_00202_OI: hunter on camel, stylized deer, birthing woman

8. RA_PETR_TG_0354

RA_PETR_TG_0354

Description: Small frontal figure with three Bactrian camels, one lost under lichen.

9. RA_PETR_OI_0159

RA_PETR_OI_0159

Description: Detail of south side of large boulder: at the top, a camel rider with the clothing and bow of an Early Nomad; in front of him, a ram (his prey?) and a stylized stag attacked by a dog; behind him, what may be a birthing figure or copulating figures. Skin of the boulder is much darkened, varnished, and spalled from matrix.

10. RA_PETR_TG_0439

RA_PETR_TG_0439

Description: Small figure standing on Bactrian camel. Rough pecking, transitional re-patination.