The Decorative Art of the North American Indians
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Many others represent geographical fea tures, such as mountains and valleys. Such geographical ideas are represented on some Arapaho parfleches, while others exhibit a more complex symbolic significance. Battle scenes, however, are not found in interpretations given by the Arapaho.
* A. L. Kroeber, The Arapaho, Bulletin American Museum of Natural History, Vol. XVIII.
FIG. 6. LEGGING WITH BEAD EMBROIDERY.
DECORATIVE ART OF THE INDIANS.
491 The similarity of complex designs, combined with dissimi...larity of interpretation, justifies a comparison of simpler forms. These might be believed to have originated independently; but the same ness of the complex forms proves that their component elements must have had a common origin, or at least have been assimilated by the same forms. One of the striking examples of this kind is the cross. Among the Arapaho it signifies almost invariably the morning star. To the mind of the Shoshone it conveys the idea of barter. The Sioux recognizes in it a man slain in battle and lying flat on the ground with arms out stretched.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Many others represent geographical fea tures, such as mountains and valleys. Such geographical ideas are represented on some Arapaho parfleches, while others exhibit a more complex symbolic significance. Battle scenes, however, are not found in interpretations given by the Arapaho.
* A. L. Kroeber, The Arapaho, Bulletin American Museum of Natural History, Vol. XVIII.
FIG. 6. LEGGING WITH BEAD EMBROIDERY.
DECORATIVE ART OF THE INDIANS.
491 The similarity of complex designs, combined with dissimi...larity of interpretation, justifies a comparison of simpler forms. These might be believed to have originated independently; but the same ness of the complex forms proves that their component elements must have had a common origin, or at least have been assimilated by the same forms. One of the striking examples of this kind is the cross. Among the Arapaho it signifies almost invariably the morning star. To the mind of the Shoshone it conveys the idea of barter. The Sioux recognizes in it a man slain in battle and lying flat on the ground with arms out stretched.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Boas, Franz, 1858-1942 to read onlineMoreLess
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