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cover is made either from ite or akko-yuro palm. With the former, 
two complete leaves are plaited together on the flat so as to form a 
pattern of horizontal stripes (pl. 119 A,C) or concentric rectangular 
figures. With the latter the septa (from which the midribs have 
been previously removed) are plaited into either horizontal or ver- 
tical stripes (pl. 119 B). With both kinds of leaves, the patterns can 
be plaited either in the one-under-and-over-two (pl. 119 A) or the 
one-under-and-over-three style (C). The lower edge of the cover is 
completed in oneof two ways. All the strands projecting in the one 
direction are plaited together and tied, with the result that we get 
two conical bundles, placed end on end, the two corners appearing 
symmetrical (pl. 119 A), reminding one very much of the edging in 
the second group of 
mats (sec. 396). Or, all 
the strands projecting 
from both directions 
are plaited and knotted 
together at the one ex- 
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the following extract: Fig, 192.—Diagram of Wapishana and Makusi knap- 
Among the Atorai and sack. Crossed quadrilateral openwork mesh before 
_e a introduction of interpolated strands. 
Wapishana, fastidious 
(délicates) young girls sit upon dainty concave mats which they have 
themselves artistically plaited, and there they squat in all their 
nudity like a pretty fruit upon a plate. The others get their rumps 
all soiled with dust (Cou, 1m, 316). Or, again, with the two halves of 
a split ite leaf, the split septa without any plaiting may be held to- 
gether by a twined weft passing backward and forward throughout 
their length (pl. 120 A). 
453. Mats, trays, baskets, and knapsacks adapted from natural 
forms are made for either temporary or permanent use, those in 
the former category being rapidly put together in the case of an 
Indian out in the forest having some meat, fruit, etc., to carry, and 
nothing to carry it in. Leaves, sticks, and even bark may be employed 
under such circumstances. 
454. The ite palm leaf is especially adapted for this purpose, and 
many interesting shapes of basket can be made from it. The leaf 
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