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MAIZE 



CHAP. Indians of the Western United States plait their food-trays out 



XVIL of maize husks, according to Dr. Fewkes {Dodge, i). Useful 



and durable baskets and mats are woven out of maize husks 



and string. The husks are placed between damp cloths for 



Fig. 245. — Mats, etc., made of maize husks 



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several hours to make them flexible, thus preventing breaks 

 and tears in working. Throughout the construction small 

 headless nails or f- to i-inch brads are used. A woven mat 

 like that shown in Fig. 245 can be made on an ordinary loom ; 



