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cords at tTii'^ point. Then, using shorter rods, make a 

 narrower part about eighteen inches high for a head. 

 Finally, cover this head vdth a piece of brown khaki or 

 canvas which should be decorated -^ith the band's colors 

 and totem, either painted or done in beadwork. or in colored 

 cottons that are cut out and sewed on (Cuts Xos. 3 and 4). 



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It is well to add also a wooden hook for one's watch fa and 

 b. Cut No. 3) and a pocket for matches and money, etc., at 

 night. 



The Indians often elaborated these beds to a great extent 

 when in permanent camps. Each rod was selected, per- 

 fectlv straight, thinned at the butt end. to be imiform, and 

 an extra piece added at the bed. head and foot, to curl up 

 as end-boards. That at the head was elaborately deco- 



