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Legings, ornamented with the hair of scalps taken by the Indian who wore it

The Tail feathers of the Eagle, much prized by the Indians of North America

2 pipes from the Ioway's on the River Lamaine

bear claw

Bear claw necklace

wasco hat

A Cap worn by the natives of Columbia River, and the Pacific Ocean

belt

A handsomely ornamented belt, from the Winnebagou's or Puount's

One pipe made by the Saux [Sauk], inhabiting the Dog Plains

Bread. This is called Passhequo-quaw-mash

A Piece of White Buffaloes skin, from the Missouri

Amulets -- taken from the shields of the Blackfoot Indians

Bread. This forms a principal article of food among the Enesher, Skillute, Pishquitpahs

raven belt

A Dress made of Crow or Raven Skins, worn by the Police Officiers of the Saux nation

calumet

Four Pipes, or calmets from the Nation Saux

One pipe of the Puount, called Winebagou. Near Dog Plains, Missi[ssi]ppi

chinook hat

A hat manufactured by a C[l]atsop woman near the Pacific Ocian