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Photo by Gary Smith of Utah Rock Art, undated

 Item — item: A-4743
Identifier: A-4743c

Scope and Contents

Symbols still used by the Hopis today include the storm and rain cloud, bear claw, and the sun. This is a compound ideogram. It depicts the sun formed in the four cardinal points in the center of the firmament. The sun in this role becomse "He who sits at the head of the four cardinal points."

Dates

  • undated

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Material in English

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Extent

From the Collection: 20 Drawers (30 linear feet)

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)