Predating the New Mexican flag, this sun, according to one source, is a symbol of happiness that appears in the iconography of a number of Native American cultures. I think it's from the historical period as is the handprint to the right. members of the southern plains nations seem to have painted it over what appears to be prehistoric horned dancing figures. (I should probably look at my notes again). As is the case of many historical paintings in Pecos River region, the artist was probably…
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