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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE TSI.MSI1IAN 



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the two halves spread out; but many other processes are used. The 

 forms are expressed hi curved lines, and there is a tendency to utilize 

 oval fields, which may be elaborated by a group of concentric, or 



Fig. le. Legging with porcupinc-quill embroidery. 



almost concentric elliptical or rounded designs. These peculiar 

 designs resemble eyes; and the Xorthwest coast art may be said to 



Fig. 17. Painted .ipron with embroidery. 



be characterized by the prevalence of the eye motive. The eye is 

 used with great frequency to indicate the joints of the bod}-, the original 

 idea being evidently a representation of the ball-and-socket joint, the 



