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head dress. The feather, in the specimen furnished, has been worn 

 for many years by Sose-ha-wa, (above referred to,) and has been con- 

 spicuous at many of the councils of the Senecas. 



Ga-ka-ah, or Kilt. Plate 7. 



The kilt is secured around the waist by a belt, and descends nearly 

 to the knee. It is fringed around the lower edge, and covered with va- 

 rious ornaments. This article of Indian apparel is not much unlike the 

 kilt of the Highlander. 



Gise-ha, or Leggin. Plate 8. 



The leggin is usually made of red broadcloth. It is embroidered 

 around the lower edge and up the side, with bead work. Two narrow 

 bands depend from the knee in front. It is secured above the knee, 

 and descends to the moccasin. 



Gus-da-wa-sa, Yen-che-no-hos-ta, or Knee Rattle of Deer's Hoofs. 



In the dance, rattles were worn around the knee. They are usually 

 made of the hoofs of the deer, which are strung in two or ' three rows 

 upon a belt, and the belt itself then tied around the knee. 



Ga-geh-la, or Belt. Plate 9. 



The belt is of Indian manufacture. It is braided by hand, the beads 

 being interwoven in the process of braiding. They are worn around the 

 waist,, and over the left shoulder. No part of the costume is prized so' 

 highly as the belt. 



