Tapamveni: Rock Art Galleries of the Southwest

Tapamveni is a Hopi word that means “hammered mark” or “pounded sign.” These signposts from the ancient inhabitants abound in the region called Palavayu – the area surrounding Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona.

Ekkehart Malotki’s beautifully textured photographs depict over two thousand years of rock art and Patricia McCleery’s stark white-on-black drawings and informative text help bridge the centuries between the region’s past and present.

It is my hope that this publication will bring a new appreciation for the work of these ancient artisans and underscore the need to preserve and protect this priceless legacy.

—Stewart Udall (Former Secretary of the Interior)

Available in cloth-bound hard copy and high-quality paperback.