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# Picture Cave

## Visual Elements


Line work of a naked prehistoric man with what looks like arrows.

## Cultural Context
Picture Cave, located in Warren County, Missouri, is a significant archaeological site featuring 296 prehistoric Native American wall paintings, making it one of the most important rock art sites in North America. Sold to an undisclosed buyer for over $2 million in 2021 despite objections from the Osage Nation, the cave’s glyphs offer valuable insights into ancient cultural and spiritual practices.

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## Justification

One of North America's most significant rock art sites, sold to a private buyer over Indigenous objections -- it represents both the depth of Native American artistic heritage and the ongoing tension over who gets to own cultural history.
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**Dominant Colors:** Black
**Ancestor:** [Native American](../../../core-lore/ancestors/native-american.md)
**Date Added:** 2024-08-09
**Sources:**
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picture_Cave