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out, instead of squares. There are also small squares composed of 
four checks, two on one coil and two on another, but these are not 
numerous. 
The checks are always interpreted in the aggregate by the Uta’mqt 
as clusters of flies, by the Nicola as clusters of stars, and by most of 
the other bands as the Indian rice root if the checks form a large 
diamond or triangle, and sometimes in the latter case as a cloud. 
They frequently receive similar interpretations when arranged in 
droppers or bands, although the most usual are the popular ones 
already given for designs of this general shape which are cut up into 
small figures. 
No general name was given by Mr. Teit for the square or 
rectangle, as in the case of triangles. In fact, for many squares as 
they appear on the newer baskets no names are given at all. Yet it 
seems impossible that the figure is not recognized by the people 
sufficiently for them to possess a term for it. Perhaps the most fre- 
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quent interpretation of squares and rectangles, especially if they are 
cut up into layers, is bead. This name is applied with equal free- 
dom both to large and small figures. There seems to be some other 
underlying idea such as necklace or headband, beaded edge, or 
string of beads, for the arrangement of these elements in series, in 
rows on horizontal stripes, or joined by a single line through the 
middle (see sketches 354, 358, 359), is never entirely overlooked. 
Arrangements of this type are very frequent. Three squares or rec- 
tangles (sketches 369-371) arranged pyramid fashion are sometimes 
called anotch oracloud. Aligned to form a V, as in sketch 372, they 
obtain the additional names of “‘butterfly”’ or “flying bird.” If the 
V points sidewise, as in sketches 373 and 374, the new term caterpillar 
appears. In diagonal series if the corners of the figures touch each 
other, the design is generally called ‘“‘step”’ or “ladder,” although “big 
bead” and “caterpillar” are terms that also cling. Forming a cross, 
which usually requires five figures, the design is very commonly called 
“star,” although such interpretations as ‘‘buttercup” and ‘“owl’s 
