EXPLANATION OF PLATE XIX. 



CHIEF'S Blue Cloth Ceremonial Vestment. 



Fig. 74. The design represents the hahbut, worked on in red cloth, edged with bead 

 and button trimmings. While it is a modern garment, it shows the 

 artistic skill of these Indians in working up every article of iDersonal 

 property into a totemic design. As a ceremonial vestment it is worn 

 pendent down the back. Cat. No. 20679, U. S. N. M. Tsimshian In- 

 dians, Port Simpson, British Columbia. Collected by James G. Swan. 



