Mogollon Collection

Precolumbian period
3499675 Precolumbian period; (add.info.: Precolumbian period. Mogollon Culture. Polychromed vasel in bird shape. From Casas Grandes (Chihuahua). Anthropology Museum of Mexico.); PHAS/UIG.

Small Bowl with an Abstract Insect or Animal Painted in Interior, A. D. 950 / 1150
Small Bowl with an Abstract Insect or Animal Painted in Interior, A.D. 950/1150. Mogollon, Arizona or New Mexico

Bowl, A. D. 950 / 1150. Creator: Unknown
Bowl, A.D. 950/1150. Mimbres branch of the Mogollon, Classic Mimbres Black-on-white, New Mexico

Ritual Cache, 1300 / 1400. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Cache, 1300/1400. Carved ceremonial objects of a man, woman, snake, curved sticks, and cougar, used for communion with the spirits of the earth and sky. Salado branch of the Mogollon, Arizona

Bowl with a Pair of Avian-Fish Composite Creatures, 1000 / 1130. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with a Pair of Avian-Fish Composite Creatures, 1000/1130

Bowl with Three-part Antelope Design, 950 / 1150. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Three-part Antelope Design, 950/1150

Bowl with geometric design, c. 1000-1150 (ceramic)
1068977 Bowl with geometric design, c.1000-1150 (ceramic) by Mimbres Culture; 16x34x30.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Martin Matyas, Bob Rheudasil and Mrs. Edward S

NEW MEXICO: MINING, 1940. Gold miners with drilling equipment at the gold mine in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

Petroglyph of the Jornada-Mogollon culture, NM
Big-horned sheep Jornada-Mogollon petroglyph at Three Rivers site, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Petroglyphs of the Jornada-Mogollon culture, NM
Thunderhead Jornada-Mogollon petroglyph at Three Rivers site, New Mexico. Digital photograph

NEW MEXICO: MINING, 1940. A miner on the telephone underground in the gold mine in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: MINING, 1940. A miner at the gold mine in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: GOLD MINE, 1940. Miners children reading comic books in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: MINING, 1940. Workers in the mill at a gold mine in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: MINING, 1940. A switchboard at a gold mine and mill in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: MINING, 1940. A tube mill and agitating tank at a gold mine in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: MINING, 1940. Gold miner moving an ore car on a railroad track at a gold mine in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: MINING, 1940. Tanks used for cyanide extracting of gold and silver from ore at a gold mine in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: MINING, 1940. Gold miners exiting a mine elevator in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: MINING, 1940. A gold miner in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

NEW MEXICO: GOLD MINE, 1940. The mill at a gold mine at Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, June 1940

NEW MEXICO: MINER, 1940. A gold miner with his dog in Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, June 1940

Petroglyphs at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, Three Rivers, New Mexico USA

NEW MEXICO: MOGOLLON, c1914. The post office building at Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph, c1914

Picture No. 10754612
Native American Petroglyphs - Bighorn / Big-Horn sheep pierced by arrows, on basalt. Examples of Jornada Mogollon rock art, prehistoric. Date:

Picture No. 10754613
Native American Petroglyphs - Bighorn / Big-horn Sheep pierced by arrows, on basalt. Examples of Jornada Mogollon rock art, prehistoric. Sacramento Mountains beyond. Date:

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"Mogollon: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the ancient world of Mogollon, a captivating civilization that thrived between A. D. 950 and 1150. This enigmatic culture left behind a rich legacy, evident in their exquisite artifacts and mesmerizing petroglyphs. One such artifact is a small bowl adorned with an abstract insect or animal painted on its interior. Crafted by unknown hands around A. D. 950-1150, this delicate piece offers us a glimpse into the artistic prowess of the Mogollon people. Another remarkable find is a ritual cache dating back to 1300-1400. Its creator remains shrouded in mystery, yet its purpose speaks volumes about the spiritual practices of this ancient society. Amongst their creations are bowls featuring avian-fish composite creatures - mythical beings that blend two worlds seamlessly. These masterpieces were crafted between 1000 and 1130 by skilled artisans whose identities have been lost to time. The ingenuity of the Mogollon people is further showcased through a bowl adorned with a three-part antelope design from around 950-1150. The intricate patterns reflect their deep connection with nature and reverence for wildlife. Geometric designs also found their way onto Mogollon pottery during the ceramic period (c. 1000-1150). These symmetrical patterns hint at mathematical precision combined with artistic flair, leaving us marveling at their craftsmanship. But it's not just art that defines Mogollon; petroglyphs etched onto rocks reveal glimpses of daily life and cultural beliefs within this fascinating civilization's boundaries in New Mexico. These enduring symbols serve as windows into their past, allowing us to decipher stories long forgotten but forever preserved in stone. Fast forward to more recent times when gold miners flocked to Mogollon in search of fortune during the early twentieth century. Vintage photographs capture these intrepid individuals, drilling equipment in hand, as they toiled underground.