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Video short: 3D animation of the Denver Puzzle Stone (#3 of 3). Object was captured on a Matter & Form desktop scanner; video/audo editing courtesy of Adobe Premiere.
Background music composed and performed by Ken Meyerson.
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'Bobblebird' Rocking Stone Demonstration
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This piece of translucent chert is an example of kinetic art in the form of a bird or bird's wing. Once rocked, it will continue to do so for ~60 seconds.
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White Bird on Perch
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White petrified wood effigy of a turtle's head with webbed foot.
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White petrified wood effigy of a turtle with an extended webbed foot.
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White petrified wood effigy of a turtle's head with webbed foot.
In honor of World Turtle Day: White petrified wood effigy of a turtle with an extended webbed foot.
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Striking intelligence of Neanderthal stone knappers revealed
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A detailed photograph of a piece of portable rock art, carved from petrified wood, depicting a bearded man in profile facing right. The figure is dressed in a tall kaftan, with intricate features including a pronounced beard, and textured garment details. The warm, earthy tones of the fossilized wood accentuate the lifelike qualities of the carving, set against a darkened background.
A detailed photograph of a piece of portable rock art, carved from petrified wood, depicting a bearded man in profile facing right. The figure is dressed in a tall kaftan, with intricate features including a pronounced beard, and textured garment details. The warm, earthy tones of the fossilized wood accentuate the lifelike qualities of the carving, set against a darkened background.
A detailed photograph of a piece of portable rock art, carved from petrified wood, depicting a bearded man in profile facing right. The figure is dressed in a tall kaftan, with intricate features including a pronounced beard, and textured garment details. The warm, earthy tones of the fossilized wood accentuate the lifelike qualities of the carving, set against a darkened background.
AI-generated photograph of a carved bearded man in profile, sculpted from petrified wood. The figure is wearing a textured headdress and a long robe, with intricate facial features, including a full beard and prominent brow. The sculpture is illuminated to highlight its warm, earthy tones and natural textures, set against a soft brown background.
Bearded Man in Kaftan - Three Views + AI reference image. The iconography is seen on the left edge of the stone.
Material is petrified wood from Parker, CO.
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A piece of portable rock art debitage from the Foxfield locality in Arapahoe County, CO, featuring a rough, irregularly shaped fragment of petrified wood with a light brown color, positioned against a white brick background. The lighting emphasizes its textures and contours.
A close-up view of a portable rock art fragment from the Foxfield locality in Arapahoe County, CO, with a rough surface of petrified wood in light brown hues. The object is lit from the side, highlighting the natural texture and angular shape, set against a white brick wall.
A side view of a fragment of portable rock art debitage from the Foxfield locality in Arapahoe County, CO. The petrified wood fragment has a jagged, angular shape, with a textured surface in a light brown tone, lit to cast shadows that emphasize the contours of the object against a white brick wall.
Elephant Effigy in Three Views —An example of the waxy-yellow debitage collected at the Chambers reservoir locality in Arapahoe county, CO. Material is petrified wood.
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The image is a mock-up for a coffee table book or 2026 calendar cover titled Lithic Journeys. The cover features an image of a piece of petrified wood or rock art, with the texture and patterns of the stone visible. The image is set against a gradient background that transitions from dark gray at the top to a lighter gray at the bottom. The title Lithic Journeys is displayed in a weathered, serif font at the top of the image, while the subtitle, Petrified Wood and Rock Art of the Colorado Front Range, is written in a smaller, similar font at the bottom of the image.
Lithic Journeys: Cover mock-up for a coffee table book or 2026 calendar.
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The image shows several small bags containing rocks, each with a distinct mix of reddish and grayish tones. The rocks are irregularly shaped, with some appearing to have smooth surfaces while others show rough, jagged edges. The bags are clearly labeled and arranged in rows, with each bag containing different fragments of rock. The surface of the stones displays intricate patterns of light and dark streaks, likely caused by mineral deposits or natural layering. The bags are placed on a textured countertop, and the lighting highlights the colors and textures of the rocks within.
The image shows a collection of rocks, each contained in individual plastic zip bags. The rocks are irregularly shaped, with colors ranging from light gray to reddish-brown, often showing distinct streaks and patterns that hint at their mineral composition. The bags are arranged neatly in a grid-like formation, with seven bags visible. The background is a simple black cloth, which helps to highlight the rocks and their contents. Each bag appears to contain multiple fragments of the same type of rock, with some pieces having more defined edges and others appearing more fragmented.
The image shows a collection of rocks, each contained in individual plastic zip bags. The rocks are irregularly shaped, with colors ranging from light gray to reddish-brown, often showing distinct streaks and patterns that hint at their mineral composition. The bags are arranged neatly in a grid-like formation, with seven bags visible. The background is a simple black cloth, which helps to highlight the rocks and their contents. Each bag appears to contain multiple fragments of the same type of rock, with some pieces having more defined edges and others appearing more fragmented.
The image shows a collection of rocks, each contained in individual plastic zip bags. The rocks are irregularly shaped, with colors ranging from light gray to reddish-brown, often showing distinct streaks and patterns that hint at their mineral composition. The bags are arranged neatly in a grid-like formation, with seven bags visible. The background is a simple black cloth, which helps to highlight the rocks and their contents. Each bag appears to contain multiple fragments of the same type of rock, with some pieces having more defined edges and others appearing more fragmented.
Pottery sherds from east Arapahoe Rd in Aurora, Colorado. I collected these in 2012, before the surrounding land was paved over making it totally inaccessible to collectors.
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The image shows the front and back views of a palm-sized piece of petrified wood. The left side displays a rough surface with a mix of light yellow and grayish hues, indicating some mineralization and natural fractures. The right side of the specimen shows a more striped appearance, with black/dark gray and yellowish lines running vertically, suggesting distinct layers or mineral deposits within the rock. Both sides are illuminated with a subtle glow around the edges, enhancing the textures and colors.
Smiling Stick Figure - test poster #1
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An image of a petrified wood stone resembling a human head in profile, facing right. The stone features bas-relief iconography on its front-facing surfaces, depicting several schools of fish. The material is identified as petrified wood from a rip-rap pile found in Lyons, Colorado. The text is presented below the stone with the title "The Fisherman" and a description of the stone’s features. The photograph is credited to Ken Meyerson with the social media handle @PortableRockArt.
A close-up photograph of a piece of petrified wood, showing intricate carvings and patterns on the stone’s surface. The textures and lines suggest deliberate shaping, with visible edges and reliefs along the stone. The colors range from light brown to darker shades, with traces of wear, enhancing the detailed carvings. The background is black, drawing focus to the detailed craftsmanship and unique formation of the stone.
A close-up photograph of a piece of petrified wood, showing intricate carvings and patterns on the stone’s surface. The textures and lines suggest deliberate shaping, with visible edges and reliefs along the stone. The colors range from light brown to darker shades, with traces of wear, enhancing the detailed carvings. The background is black, drawing focus to the detailed craftsmanship and unique formation of the stone.
'The Fisherman' depicts a man with an elongated forehead facing right, plus bas-relief carvings of a school of fish. Possibly used as an anvil, everything else is rock art.
Material is common petrified wood from Lyons, CO.
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A close-up photograph of two pieces of petrified wood from eastern Colorado. The larger piece is upright, with a reddish-brown surface and golden highlights. The smaller piece is positioned below, with similar reddish tones and a rough texture. The stones are arranged in a natural, balanced position.
A close-up photograph of two pieces of petrified wood from eastern Colorado. The stones are stacked, with the top piece displaying a reddish-brown surface and golden highlights. The lower piece has a similar reddish tone with some subtle yellow and gray patches. Both pieces are rough-textured and positioned in a balanced manner.
A close-up photograph of two pieces of petrified wood, set against a dark background. The left piece has a mix of golden-brown and white hues with a glossy texture near the top, while the right piece is a lighter gray with a rougher, weathered surface. Both pieces have irregular, jagged edges, with the lighting accentuating their natural textures.
A photograph of two pieces of petrified wood arranged side by side with a description titled "The Unity Theme." The left piece is a palm-sized figurine resembling two people standing close, their arms and hands interlocked. The right piece depicts the embracing couple from behind, with one person resting their arm around the other’s shoulder. The shorter person has long hair, and the taller person appears to be caressing them. The stone contains natural features interpreted as a bird's nest and a primate. The material is described as petrified wood from Arapahoe County, CO.
The 'Unity' Motif: two people standing close, hand-in-hand. Reminds me of a wedding cake topper, and is the closest I've come to finding anything that looks like a 'Venus' figure.
Petrified wood from Foxfield, CO just east of Denver.
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A large, irregularly shaped rock with a creamy beige color and noticeable darker markings along the surface. The rock appears to have several distinct textures and patterns, including smooth and rough patches. The light and shadow play across the surface, highlighting its natural contours.
A prehistoric cave painting depicting a horse in motion. The horse is shown in profile, with dynamic lines illustrating its body, legs, and tail. The image is created with earthy tones, mostly brown, with darker outlines enhancing the details. The painting is found on a stone surface, with natural irregularities in the rock visible around the artwork.
A piece of rock featuring a prehistoric cave painting of three horses' heads. The horses are depicted in profile, with flowing manes and distinctive facial features. The artwork is rendered in dark tones, with the natural texture of the rock surface visible around the painted figures. The horses are arranged close together, conveying a sense of movement or grouping.
A side-by-side comparison showing a prehistoric cave painting of a horse's head (left) and a photograph of a modern Przewalski's horse (right). The cave painting, in dark tones, depicts the horse's face in profile with a stylized mane, while the modern horse is captured in a clear, high-contrast photograph showing its natural features, including a short mane and prominent facial structure. The two images highlight similarities in form and feature between ancient and contemporary horse depictions.
Equine-themed mobile rock art. A surface find from Foxfield, CO just east of Denver. Core material is dark brown petrified wood with white/tan patina. Photos of other equine cave art included here for comparison.
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A finely carved piece of petrified wood resembling an equine figure, positioned on a black velvet background. The stone is shaped to suggest the form of a horse, with visible textures and details that enhance its natural artistry. The image includes a caption reading "Equine On Stone" with credits for photography by Ken Meyerson (2022) and the handle @PortableRockArt.
Equine On Stone - This palm-sized piece of Petrified wood appears to a be a blade/chopper. The lighter patina forms the profile of a horse running towards towards the right.
This was a surface find from the Foxfield district in Arapahoe county, CO.
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A three-view montage of a stone from Foxfield, CO, showing a piece of portable rock art from eastern Colorado. The stone appears to resemble the head of a turtle, with notable features such as a webbed foot visible on the left side. The stone's surface shows layered textures and markings, characteristic of silicified wood, possibly white petrified wood or chert. The views are presented from three angles, showcasing the stone's distinct shape and natural features.
Turtle in Three Views - This palm-sized stone was a surface find from Foxfield, CO just east of Denver. Iconography shows a turtle with a webbed foot. Material is white silicified/petrified wood.
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Turtle Island Decolonized:
Mapping Indigenous Names across “North America”
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Photograph of a paleolithic handtool found in the Foxfield locality of Arapahoe County, CO. The tool is made of petrified wood and exhibits a smooth, polished surface with natural color variations ranging from light brown to yellowish hues. The tool is placed on a scale with centimeter markings for reference, with the photo also including a label reading "Photography by Kenneth Meyerson."
Photograph of a paleolithic handtool found in the Foxfield locality of Arapahoe County, CO. The tool is made of petrified wood and exhibits a smooth, polished surface with natural color variations ranging from light brown to yellowish hues. The tool is placed on a scale with centimeter markings for reference, with the photo also including a label reading "Photography by Kenneth Meyerson."
Petrified Wood, Two Views. Material is 'tigerwood' variety chert. Likely used as a scraper or abrader. This was a surface find from the Foxfield district in Arapahoe County, CO.
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This image shows a piece of petrified wood with a smooth, rounded shape. The stone exhibits a mix of earthy tones, including light brown and cream shades, with subtle streaks of white running through it. The surface texture appears polished and smooth, giving it a marble-like appearance. The natural grain pattern, which suggests wood-like features, is visible in fine lines across the surface, indicating the preservation of organic material over time. This piece conveys a sense of age and smoothness typical of well-weathered petrified wood.
This image shows a piece of petrified wood with a flat, angular shape. The rock displays a blend of earthy browns, tans, and light cream tones, with some areas revealing white streaks. The surface of the stone appears smooth and polished, with a slight sheen, while other sections show rougher edges, characteristic of its fractured nature. The sharp, flat angle on one side highlights the natural wear and fracture lines that add texture to the stone, giving it a weathered and ancient appearance.
This image shows a piece of petrified wood with a sharply angled, triangular shape. The stone features a combination of light brown and tan colors, with some areas displaying white streaks. The texture is smooth in some places, while others have a more matte finish with visible cracks and fractures. The roughness and sharp edges highlight the natural weathering of the stone, giving it an ancient, polished appearance. The piece has a distinctive shape that emphasizes the wear and age of the petrified wood.
This image displays a piece of petrified wood with a roughly rectangular shape. The stone features a rich blend of brown tones, with intricate, wavy patterns visible across the surface. These patterns, indicative of the original wood grain, are finely etched into the rock, showcasing the preservation of organic details over time. Some areas have a smooth, shiny finish, while others display a more matte texture with natural weathering marks. This piece demonstrates the characteristic texture and aging process of petrified wood.
Petrified Wood - Four Views, Same Stone.
Small hand tool/scraper with unidentified iconography. Material is common petrified wood ('tigerwood' var.), and was a surface find from the Foxfield locality in Arapahoe county, CO.
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This image displays a piece of petrified wood with an angular and jagged shape. The rock features a mix of earthy tones, primarily browns and blacks, with a glossy surface on some areas and a matte texture in others. The stone appears to have been weathered over time, displaying fractures and sharp edges. The rough, natural form is characteristic of petrified wood, and its dark markings and smooth portions suggest the material’s age and geological history.
This image depicts another piece of petrified wood with an irregular, angular shape. The rock showcases a combination of earthy hues, including rich browns, blacks, and light tan shades. Some surfaces are smooth and glossy, while others appear matte, with a texture that suggests weathering over time. The piece has a jagged, fractured appearance, typical of petrified wood, and its irregular form gives it a natural, ancient look.
The image shows a piece of petrified wood with a rough, uneven shape. The stone has a combination of earthy tones, including browns and blacks, with a shiny and smooth surface on some areas and a more matte texture on others. The piece appears to be fractured, with sharp edges and an angular form. The overall texture gives it an ancient, weathered appearance, typical of petrified wood.
Petrified Wood, Three Perspectives.
This is a suspected bird stone, whose shape and contours can be best seen in the 1st image. Material is common petrified wood ('tigerwood' var.), and was a surface find from the Foxfield locality in Arapahoe county, CO.
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Three views of a piece of petrified wood from eastern Colorado. The stone exhibits a rich blend of brown, red, and black coloring with visible grain patterns and textural variations.
Petrified wood in three views. This stone exhibits a rich blend of brown, red, and black coloring with visible grain patterns and textural variations. This is a surface find from the Chambers reservoir locality in Arapahoe county, CO.
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