Plate IV: Indian Burial of a Dog at Inwood — Bolton (1922)

Plate IV: Indian Burial of a Dog at Inwood — Bolton (1922)

Photograph of an archaeological excavation at Cooper Street and Isham Avenue, Inwood (Station 15, Map V), showing a ceremonial dog burial. Several men stand around the exposed burial site with ladders descending into the dig. Dog burials were significant in Lenape culture, indicating the spiritual importance of animals. Photograph by W. L. Calver.

Date: c.1920 Location: Cooper Street & Isham Avenue, Inwood, Manhattan Type: photograph Subjects: archaeological excavation, dog burial, Lenape culture, Inwood Source: Bolton, Indian Paths in the Great Metropolis (1922), Plate IV License: Public domain