THE LOW ALCOVE WHERE THE SHIELD SITE IS LOCATED.

The Shield Panel Gallery

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I visited the Shield Panel in Canyon del Muerto on the afternoon of Saturday, March 7, 2026, during my Spring 2026 Rock Art Trip.  This small Navajo site is located directly across from Purple Men Ruin.  The site has two fringed shield figures in white paint, a larger semi-rectangular area with white paint, and a small planetaria star panel which is done in black and located on the ceiling.

THE SHIELD SITE IN CANYON DEL MUERTO.
THE TWO FRINGED SHIELD FIGURES AT THE SHIELD SITE.
NOT QUITE SURE WHAT TO MAKE OF THIS AREA AT THE SHEILD SITE.
THE SMALL PLANETARIA STAR PANEL AT THE SHIELD SITE.
ANOTHER LOOK AT THE FRINGED SHIELD FIGURES AT THE SHIELD SITE.
ONE FINAL LOOK AT THE SHIELD SITE.