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Western Central Wyoming Plate 25
Plate 25 from the Western Central Wyoming collection, taken at Little Dry Creek
Men usually prayed before the Sun Dance to see if conditions were favorable.
These marks represent cat tails, which were a symbol of the Sun Dance.
The marks in the…
Men usually prayed before the Sun Dance to see if conditions were favorable.
These marks represent cat tails, which were a symbol of the Sun Dance.
The marks in the…
Western Central Wyoming Plate 24
Plate 24 from the Western Central Wyoming collection, taken at Little Dry Creek
A general view of the cliffs upon which were inscribed the pictographs and petroglyphs. It is interesting to note that this was rather holy ground, in that men would…
A general view of the cliffs upon which were inscribed the pictographs and petroglyphs. It is interesting to note that this was rather holy ground, in that men would…
Western Central Wyoming Plate 23
Plate 23 from the Western Central Wyoming collection, taken at Crow Creek
These too are brands.
These too are brands.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 22
Plate 22 from the Western Central Wyoming collection, taken at Crow Creek
Unless a knowledge of brands is acquired, a common mistake can be made in regards to crediting these marks to the Indians. These are of course brand marks.
Unless a knowledge of brands is acquired, a common mistake can be made in regards to crediting these marks to the Indians. These are of course brand marks.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 21
Plate 21 from the Western Central Wyoming collection, taken at Crow Creek
An Anthropomorphic panel of three Medicine Men with a symbol to the extreme right. Much of this panel is worn away.
An Anthropomorphic panel of three Medicine Men with a symbol to the extreme right. Much of this panel is worn away.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 20
Plate 20 from the Western Central Wyoming collection, taken at Crowheart Butte
An Anthropomorphic representation of two Bird Women. (Hu-chi-wi-ps).
An Anthropomorphic representation of two Bird Women. (Hu-chi-wi-ps).
Western Central Wyoming Plate 2
Plate 2 of Petroglyphs of Western Central Wyoming, Shoshone Site.
Closeup of same cliff. North side of road.
Closeup of same cliff. North side of road.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 19
Plate 19 of Petroglyphs of Western Central Wyoming, Shoshone Site.
This appears to be an unfinished figure. It appears to be the hands of an Anthropomorphic figure.
This appears to be an unfinished figure. It appears to be the hands of an Anthropomorphic figure.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 18
Plate 18 of Petroglyphs of Western Central Wyoming, Shoshone Site.
An Anthropomorphic figure of a man.
An Anthropomorphic figure of a man.
Western Central Wyoming Plate 17
Plate 17 of Petroglyphs of Western Central Wyoming, Shoshone Site.
An Anthropomorphic figure of a phallic male.
An Anthropomorphic figure of a phallic male.