Wissler, Clark 1870-1947 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Some Protective Designs of the Dakota" by Clark Wissler is a scholarly work presented as part of the "Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History," written in the early 20th century. This publication delves into the rich cultural significance of protective designs used by the Dakota people, focusing on various decorative artifacts such as shields and garments created for spiritual and protective purposes. The book emphasizes the intricate relationship between art, mythology, and identity within Dakota culture. In the text, Wissler explores various forms of protective designs, such as those found on circular shields and garments associated with the Ghost Dance movement. Each design carries symbolic meanings and is often derived from dreams or visions experienced by individuals. The author describes multiple motifs, including shield-decorations that symbolize important natural phenomena like thunder and the whirlwind, which are thought to invoke protective powers. Through detailed descriptions and interpretations based on first-hand accounts from Dakota Indians, Wissler provides insights into the spiritual and cultural contexts of these designs, underscoring their importance in the Dakota worldview as a means of securing protection and expressing the connection between the natural and supernatural realms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-12-02 Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US Original publication data not identified Dakota Indians -- Religion Dakota art Dakota mythology E011 Original publication data not identified 11018958 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50589 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50589 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134149.0 50589