Plate XLIX 



Series of gold images approximating the human form. Pages 209 212. 



Figure a. — Group of two figurines evincing skill and taste in the art of easting. '/, 

 Figure b. — Human figurine with rattle in the right hand and a reed-shaped object 



held to the mouth by the left hand. l /i 

 Figure c. — Human image probably representing a musician or god of music; c'. — 

 Side view of same, showing effects of having seen much service. '/i 

 Figure d. — Human image with arms terminating in rattles. Lamson collection, '/i 

 Figure e. — Human image holding a rattle in the left hand. Heye collection. '/, 

 Figure /. — Human figurine with head-dress resembling the " skil " of the Tlingit 



Indians. Heye collection. x /i 

 Figure g. — Group of two human figurines suggesting the art of Colombia. Metro- 

 politan Museum. 2 / 8 

 Figure h. — Human image set in a frame ; /*'. — Side view of same, illustrating skill 

 in hammering separate castings. '/i 



