Twins---the universal symbol of duality, or opposing forces. In some Native American cultures, however, twins symbolized unity of purpose; the overcoming of differences to cooperate in pursuing a shared goal. As an example, the original Wanapum artist of this petroglyph obviously intended to both differentiate and unify the two figures, which can be seen at Gingko Petrified Forest State Park in Washington.

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