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1997

Segyp Kos'ket Saw Tamp ?

Rick Bartow

Native American (Wiyot), 1946 - 2016

Coyotes, such as the one featured here, play a prominent role in Native American mythology. Both revered and feared for their cunning, playfulness, and adaptability, coyotes are frequently portrayed playing pranks in instructive stories suggesting how one can learn from foolish mistakes.

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Rick Bartow, Segyp Kos'ket Saw Tamp ?, 1997 | Philadelphia Art Museum