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Western Central Wyoming Plate 50, taken at Big Dry Creek

This represents a stretched hide drying.

Western Central Wyoming Plate 49, taken at Big Dry Creek

An anthropomorphic panel.
The large figure is that of a buffalo medicine man.
In the center, one figure in animal's costume and a man behind a shield.
To the right appears another man and…

Western Central Wyoming Plate 48, taken at Big Dry Creek

An anthropomorphic panel.
To the left appears either the worn or unfinished figure of a man, with a smaller man beneath.
To the right the figure of a Storm Man is represented.

Western Central Wyoming Plate 47, taken at Big Dry Creek

An anthropomorphic panel.
Below the large figure, appears another person playing the Hoop Game.

Western Central Wyoming Plate 46, taken at Big Dry Creek

This panel represents a religious dance for men. Note the up-lifted arms.

Western Central Wyoming Plate 45, taken at Big Dry Creek

An anthropomorphic and zoomorphic panel. The men may be seen to the left.
The figure of a buffalo can be seen in the center.
To the right appears a skunk.

Western Central Wyoming Plate 44, taken at Big Dry Creek

An unfinished figure, probably anthropomorphic

Western Central Wyoming Plate 43, taken at Big Dry Creek

An anthropomorphic figure of a warrior behind a shield and carrying his weapons, probably a spear and war club with feathers tied to the handle.

Plate 42 from the Western Central Wyoming collection, taken at Little Dry Creek

Surprisingly enough, this is a brand.

Plate 41 from the Western Central Wyoming collection, taken at Little Dry Creek

A panel of Sun Dance symbols - Cat Tails.