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Petroglyphs of Saline River Valley, Kansas |
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by Nova Wells Circle Rock Site |
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 CR1: Ruppenthal Panel |
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Near the north end of the Circle Rock formation is an area identified here as CR1, "The Ruppenthal Panel," a group of petroglyphs including Lloyd Ruppenthal's name. This recorded section is 148 cm by 62 cm. Karl Ruppenthal carved his name on the cliff, farther to the west. With it is the date 8/21/32. Karl first scarped the surface to make it smooth and remove any other carvings before incising his name. The Ruppenthal Panel shows several styles of horses. The people appear in three body styles as well. At the right of the panel, Lloyd Ruppenthal has carved his first name on the body of horse CR2. The rider is a style known as a "shield figure." This style is unusual in Kansas, but common in the pecked petroglyphs of West and Southwest. The figure wears a horned headdress and carries a coup stick. The horse has a lovely graceful head and neck, but the hindquarters are heavy and awkward. The horse and rider in CR3 depict the rider facing the viewer with both legs showing, while the horse is in profile. Again there are many extraneous marks. |
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