The thematic dialogue carved into these reliefs was selected by Dr. Hartley Burr Alexander, from the Pawnee ritual of the Hako, representing the gift of life through corn and children.
IN THE RITE OF THE CALUMET THEY SANG
AS ONWARD WE WEND
THINKING OF OUR CHILDREN
MANY TRAILS OF BUFFALO WE BEHOLD
MANY TRAILS OF LIFE
A Buffalo Cow and Her Calf, by Lee Lawrie; East parapet, East side, surrounding the North Staircase