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Dinwoody Plate 57

This anthropomorphic design shows a papoose tied to the cradle board (center) with the woman (left) turning her head and hiding her face (showing disgrace). The figure to the right is unfinished.

Dinwoody Plate 56

Anthropomorphic figures of women denoting plenty and the figure (left) holding what appears to be a fish in her hand. This is quite natural since Dinwoody Lakes abound with trout and ling.

Dinwoody Plate 55

A symbolic figure of unknown meaning.

Dinwoody Plate 54

This complex design may either represent a symbolic design or may represent a hide stretcher or willows bound together.
Weasel hides were usually stretched in this manner, with seven or eight hides on the willow frame.

Dinwoody Plate 53

Two anthropomorphic figures probably representing medicine men or shamen with markings of costumes.

Dinwoody Plate 52

This design, I believe, represents a Crow burial. The top part designates the wrapped body and it is resting on a tree or platform. There is no doubt of Crow workmanship, as the Shoshoni do not bury their dead in this manner. Of…

Dinwoody Plate 51 The upper figure appears to be an Anthropomorphic design representing a face or mask. The lower figures are perhaps phytomorphic designs of trees or plants; they may also be symbolic designs.

Dinwoody Plate 50

Another anthropomorphic figure representing the "Ghost Dance".

Dinwoody Plate 49

Anthropomorphic figure of a Ghost Dancer.

Dinwoody Plate 48

This panel depicts a "Ghost Dance". The two upper figures (men) are the dancers. The lower left figure represents a moon and the line indicates one-fourth moon, or one week, in which time the dance transpired.