BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT PLATE 3 



THE WA-XO-BE 



u. The wa-xo'-be, made of ihe skin of a hawk, is a symbol of courage, and is carried by a conimaiul- 

 ing ofTicpr on hjs back when leading his men in an attack, h. The deerskin pouch" in which Iho 

 wa-xo'-bo is carried when noi in actual use. c. The deerskin strap for carrying tlie wa-xo'-be when 

 it is in its pouch. This slraj) is i)ut around the nock of the carrier and the wa-xoMie in lis pouch 

 hangs on his back, suspended frnm the si rap. Pernhssion to use Ihe deerskin fur making I he strap 

 and pnncli nnisl I>e ceremnnlidly nbtained frnni llie Deer gon.s. 



