Plate 38 



HERON FEATHER FANS 



Used in the ceremonies of the Seneca Order of the Eagle, a native Indian 

 fraternity of great antiquity. These fans belonged to Gaioyade the chanter of 

 the Eagles, and a member of the Heron clan. Heron feather fans must always 

 have six feathers but a fan of eagle feathers may have only four. A picture 

 accompanying these specimens illustrated the use of the fans and rattles in 

 the lodge ceremonies of the Eagles. 



Obtained at Newton, Cattaraugus Reservation, near Lawtons Station, N. Y. 

 March 30, igo6 



