Cheyenne/Arapaho (Culture Keyword)
1-7 (7 Records)
Coup counting is a central theme of Plains Biographic art in all media, occurring both as scenes of personal combat and as tallies of unfortunate enemies on whom coup has been counted. While combat scenes are undoubtedly the most common Biographic art depiction (Figure 1), tallies proclaiming a career’s worth of accomplishments resulting from a series of such combat episodes are more frequent than has been portrayed in the Biographic art literature. [...] One such Biographic coup count tally and...
Overview of Wind River Basin Rock Art (1995)
In the Wind River and southern portion of the Big Horn Basins there are ancient Native American drawings of super-humanoids, animals, and geometric figures. Exactitude in understanding or deciphering these ancient religious/artistic endeavors is not available, however, a general understanding and expanded appreciation can be obtained. And, hopefully with that understanding, a desire to see they are protected from both intentional and unintentional vandalism.
Review of Archaeology, History, and Custer's Last Battle (1993)
Review of Archaeology, History, and Custer's Last Battle
Review of The Cheyenne in Plains Indian Trade Relations 1795-1840 (1995)
Review of The Cheyenne in Plains Indian Trade Relations 1795-1840
Review of The Cheyenne/Arapaho Ledger Book from the Pamplin Collection (2003)
Review of The Cheyenne/Arapaho Ledger Book from the Pamplin Collection
Stone Artifacts: Hunting and Warfare: The War Club (2007)
War clubs of some description were used during historic and prehistoric times by nearly all of the tribes of the Northwest Plains. These may be classified as two types.
Symbolism and Ritualistic Uses of the Bison Skull Among the Plains Indians of North America (2003)
Archaeological data show acts which may at first appear to involve merely the acquisition of food are, indeed, interwoven with spiritual beliefs and emotions. Bison kill sites have been investigated to gain information regarding hunting strategies and food appropriation. However, some of the sites have yielded additional information taking us beyond the procurement of food, widening our view to include religion, rituals and ceremonialism. The Cooper site (Bement 1999) offers early evidence of...