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Utah SHPO staff identify small rock‑art figure as 'Fremont dog' in brief presentation
Summary
A staff member at the Utah State Historic Preservation Office identified a small vernal‑style rock‑art figure as a 'Fremont dog,' citing features such as a tail carried upward and large ears as evidence that the image represents a domesticated dog likely used in hunting and social contexts.
A staff member of the Utah State Historic Preservation Office gave a short presentation explaining why a small vernal‑style rock‑art figure should be read as a "Fremont dog." The presenter said the office has been studying classic vernal‑style rock imagery and singled out the small figure for interpretation.
"This is a Fremont dog," the staff member said, noting that several iconographic markers…
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