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The Diegueño ceremony of the death images (1919)

Davis, Edward H., b. 1862, Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation · New York : Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation · leaf 11

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DAVIS— DIEGUENO CEREMONY OF THE DEATH IMAGES 1 3 As soon as the corner posts were set, cross-poles and rafters were adjusted and fastened with strips of willow bark (fig. i) ; then bundles … Fig. i. — Roof plan of the image house. of long weed-stalks were scattered over the top, and lastly bales of dry grass were spread, which made a perfect covering. Long brush was leaned against the sides and end, completing the rude structure, Fig. 2. — Exterior of the image house. which was closed…

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