Elk Hide

Cotsiogo

100

What was Cotsiogo also known as?

Cadzi Cody

200

What Indigenous tribe was Cotsiogo a member of?

Eastern Shoshone

300

Where was Cotsiogo's artwork created?

Wyoming, on the Wind River Reservation

400

What materials were used to make the paintings?

Elk hide and bison hide

500

What was Cotsiogo's artwork meant to represent?

His experiences during a time of major change for the Shoshone people

Hide Paintings & Culture

100

What animal was commonly used for hide paintings?

Bison

200

What ceremony was connected to prayer, spiritual power, community, and renewal?

The Sun Dance

300

What could hide paintings be used for?

Wall hangings or robes

400

What did the paintings help preserve?

Cultural history, memories, and traditions

500

Why were some paintings created for tourists?

To help Indigenous artists make money during a time of poverty on reservations