Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Peace Pipe - This object symbolizes man's relationship to the earth and to the spirits.

Mt. Rushmore - A place that was taken from the Sioux in the Black Hills.

Red Pipestone Rock - The Sioux pipe bowl is made from this object.

Green Frog Skin - This is the term for white man's money.

Native American Church - This object uses peyote as a part of their religious activities.

Wanblee - This place is a tiny Sioux village in South Dakota.

Uncle Tomahawk - This name is given to Indians who capitulate...
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