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Show to dry them out and keep them cool. The drying and cooling of the paint is a combination of both the death and life symbolism of dry- hot and wet- cool ( Jorgensen 1972: 209). Paint applied to the face was not only for appearance, but for protection against the sun and other elements ( Stewart 1942: 277- 8). In addition, Stewart ( 1942: 278) and Pettit ( 1990: 54) indicate that black paint was applied under the eyes by all Ute groups to protect against snow-blindness. C. 3 Minerals Minerals were not reported as important in the areas under consideration, although oil drilling was noted and reported for the Coyote Basin area ( 1.3; 4.2) and gilsonite in the neighborhood of Yellowstone Canyon ( 4.3). One consultant ( 4.2) also remarked on the tales and legends surrounding gold in the caves and mines of Whiterocks Canyon. 97 |
