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dipping north at an angle of 86°, Many small stones, 1 and 2 feet in diameter, lie 
about, with marks on them nearly defaced. 
Fig. 114 is a reproduction of the illustration. 
Fic. 114.—Petroglyphs at the falls of Girao, Brazil. 
At Pederneira all the rocks on the right side at the foot of the rapids are literally 
covered with figures. Fig. 115 a is on a large bowlder facing the south; b has joined 
to its right side, c; d, e, and f are on the same stone. Most of these rocks are only a 
few feet above low water and are covered at least eight months each year. 
Fig. 115.—Petroglyphs at Pederneira, Brazil. 
At Araras rapids the river is very wide, [containing] two islands and a rocky 
ledge crossing the river from the rapid. Nearly all the rocks on the right bank are 
covered with figures. 
