Here the theme is very specific and is basically composed of three sets of images. The central set is one of the most enigmatic. In it stand out human beings of considerable size, with very prominent headdresses. On the shoulders of two of these personages (left and center) small inverted figures were represented. This is a type of spatial symbolic association with a double manifestation: 1) the orientation of the figures, that is, in reverse, and 2) the spatial location in relation to the shoulders of the characters, one profusely arrowed. The central character and the one to his right give the cave its name. Both are pierced by a large number of arrows, perhaps signifying the commemoration of a war episode. It could also have a metaphorical meaning, since in those societies the sorcerers or shamans used the metaphor of death to represent their contact with the supernatural. In the right panel there are zoomorphic figures that perhaps represent a procession of deer, pronghorn and bighorn sheep, which would relate hunting to the propitiatory magic that benefits the hunter. The continuous representation of hunting animals was probably due to the fact that this activity, being difficult, dangerous and basic for the subsistence of the group, was related to magic and religion, which could grant a special power to the hunter to protect him and augur good hunting.

Panoramic view of Cueva de las Flechas: The site as seen from Cueva La Pintada.

Main panel: The figures are clearly visible.

Male deer: Superimposed on this animal is a black vulture.

Human figures: The name of this cave is due to the fact that two of these figures are profusely arrowed. The headdresses they wear are very interesting; on the lower part of the human figures there are small animals.