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tion of the last one they are copies of selected sketches made by Gaga 
Sindebi at White Earth, Minn., in 1891, as parts of a Midé’ song. 
a,a wolf. The dark chest markings and the large tail are in imita- 
tion of those parts of the timber wolf. The coyote is not now found 
in the region where the author of the song lives; but is more particu- 
larly a prairie animal. 
b, a wolf. The pronounced jaw indicates his carniverous nature. 
c,a badger. Although the form resembles that of the bear the dif- 
ference is shown by the darkened body to imitate the gray fur. 
d, a bear. 
e,a bear. This style of drawing is not common, it being rather short 
and stout, while the legs and ears are unusually pronounced. 
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Fig. 1284.—Ojibwa drawings. 
J, the figure of a bear manido, to which is attached a feather denoting 
the mythic character of the animal. 
g, the figure represents a “lean bear,” as is specified by the appear- 
ance of the ribs showing his lean condition. 
h, alizard. The ribs are ridges, which are found upon some forms 
of Siredon, one species of which occurs in the ponds and small lakes 
of Minnesota. 
i, a toad. 
k, a raccoon. The bands of color are indicated in the drawing. 
l, a porcupine. Resembles some forms of the sacred bear manido as 
the latter is sometimes drawn. 
m, the crane. The three round spots over the head represent three 
songs sung by the midé/ to the crane manido. 
n, the thunder-bird or eagle, having four heads. This character 
appears to be unique, as it has at no time been noticed upon any of the 
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