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Boiv and Quiver of Arrows^ from Demerara. 



Several Musical Instruments, from Demerara, among 

 which is a kind of Flute. 



A great variety of Bows and Arrows, from Suri- 

 nam. 



Calumet, or Pipe of Peace, used by the North 

 American Indians, to smoke tobacco, bark leaf, or 

 herb, when they enter into an alliance on any serious 

 occasion or solemn engagement ; this being among 

 them the most sacred oath that can be taken, and the 

 violation of it is thought deserving of the punishment 

 of Heaven. 



A Snow Shoe, from Hudson's Bay, upwards of five 

 feet long ; it is very light, and covers such a space as 

 prevents the feet of the wearer from sinking into the 

 snow. 



A pair of Snow Shoes, for a child. 



A pair of Snoiv Shoes, from Canada, not so long as 

 the preceding, but broader and rounder in front. 



Neck Ornament, made of Feathers, from South 

 America. 



Two Hamjnocks, of curious workmanship, from 

 South America ; presented to the Museum by the 

 Hon. Col. St. Leger, of Dublin. 



Small Glass Case, marked C, 



A Wampwn Belt, of great value among the Indian 

 Chiefs of North America, often given and received as 

 a token of peace. 



