Have just returned from Yosemite.  I ate at the Awahnee and saw their
logo or symbol.  Asked a number of people that worked there what the
symbol or logo meant, stood for, represented or depicted.  I never did
get an answer.  Would be interested in knowing.

Hi zimlr,

Thank you for a very interesting question.  

The Yosemite Awahnee Symbol is known as "Three-legged Indian".

If you go to the question posted at: 
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=392293

Subject: ISO Yosemite Awahnee Symbol 

"I need a clear copy of the Yosemite  Awahnee symbol... traditional
circular indian emblem found and seen on the awhahnee hotel sign and 
used as a motif in the design of all things "Awahnee" from dinnerware
to monogram sheets ect.sheets ..it is a circular emblem."
 

You'll see a clarification by the customer:  

Clarification of Question by pkrueg3000-ga on 25 Aug 2004 21:08 PDT
 
"The emblem is the by the artist Jeanette Dyer Spencer in 1927 and was
adopted by the Ahwahnee hotel as its emlem."

Ahwahnee Gifts
Take home a piece of The Ahwahnee! Select gifts, china and home decor
for the Ahwahnee lover in your life.  (second picture)
http://www.yosemitepark.com/buyTheGear2col.cfm?SectionID=23&PageID=525

http://www.yosemitegifts.com/ahwahneechina.html

http://www.yosemitegifts.com/slatercoasters.html


"In 1927, Jeannette Dyer-Spencer designed this amusing, intricate
figure known as "Three-legged Indian". This dishware, used since the
hotel first opened..."
http://www.yosemitegifts.com/ahwahneechina.html

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From Bad Astronomy Bulletin Board - What is your favorite
symbol/shape/re. jewellery or tattoo
http://www.badastronomy.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=297260&highlight=

Triskelion......hmmh---maybe that's what the Ahwahnee symbol is.
Supposedly it implies an Indian running so fast it seems he has 3
feet.

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The Triskelion
http://www.celticlady.com/celt-syms/basic.html

"Triskelion is Greek for three-leg. In ancient Greece, this sign was
associated with progress and competition. It is found on the coat of
arms of the Isle of Man."

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The Isle of Man and the Triskelion - Peter Symes
http://www.pjsymes.com.au/articles/triskelion.htm

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Three Legs of Man researched and compiled by Bernie Quayle  
http://www.manxradio.com/yourisland/3legs-index.shtml

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Best regards,
tlspiegel

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Request for Answer Clarification by zimlr-ga on 31 Aug 2004 09:18 PDT

Very interesting. I am somewhat confused. The logo shown at the
following site is the one I am interested in. The logo used elsewhere
such as on china, etc. is quite a bit different.


http://www.yosemitepark.com/buyTheGear2col.cfm?SectionID=23&PageID=525

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Clarification of Answer by tlspiegel-ga on 31 Aug 2004 10:46 PDT

Hi zimlr,

I understand your confusion, but I did call the hotel and spoke with
the concierge.  She and I both were on the exact page link indicating
the picture of the logo.

http://www.yosemitepark.com/buyTheGear2col.cfm?SectionID=23&PageID=525

This is the same link I provided in my answer which is the second link
and the same link you posted in your clarification.



I asked her if this is the same logo appearing throughout the hotel on
sheets, china, coasters, walls, etc.

It is, and it's called "Three legged rocking man" or "Three legged
man" or "Three legged indian".  They have many people who inquire
about the symbol.

The design on plates, sheets, coasters, etc.,  are a simplified
reduction of the original symbol.  It's the same design of the main
logo which was designed by Jeannette Dyer-Spencer in 1927.

You might call it 'artistic license' with all the different
renditions, but it is the main logo and was adopted by the Hotel and
their main logo.

I hope this helps!

Best regards,

Thanks for the help

Hi zimlr,

Thank you very much for the generous tip!  :)

Best regards,
tlspiegel