Split-twig figurine

[2] The term ‘totem’ by definition can vary, but as it is used by anthropologists, it is done so to show the natural object, such as a plant or animal, that a social group uses to identify its members.

The different styles come from how they are made, specifically wrapped, and also other features, such as plant or animal material, or even other artifacts such as a small projectile point, which were inserted inside the figurine most likely sometime during its construction.

[5] The unsplit end of the twig forms the body core in Grand Canyon figurines, but becomes the back legs in the Green River style.

It has been speculated that this Grand Canyon style of figurines functioned as magico-religious totems for the hunter-gatherer societies of prehistoric North America.

These figurines were not found associated with artifacts that are believed to be a part of daily living activities, such as a packed floor feature, or other food items, etc.

These figurines were found in association with other materials that are considered by archaeologists to be a part of daily living, such as food debris or other items and indicators.