Tribal “Headman’s” Strange Attire.—The neckpiece and headgear of this aged chieftain of the Iowa Indians is made up of relics taken from animals brought down with a bow and arrow during 60 years. The hide of a snake was used to fashion the “roof” of his headgear. Material for the “walls” was obtained from the skin of a bear. Buffalo horns were used to adorn the front part. Eagles’ claws and skins of rare' animals were fastened together to form the unique neckpiece. —Underwood and Underwood, photo.
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Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 52, 25 November 1930, Page 7
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87Tribal “Headman’s” Strange Attire.—The neckpiece and headgear of this aged chieftain of the Iowa Indians is made up of relics taken from animals brought down with a bow and arrow during 60 years. The hide of a snake was used to fashion the “roof” of his headgear. Material for the “walls” was obtained from the skin of a bear. Buffalo horns were used to adorn the front part. Eagles’ claws and skins of rare' animals were fastened together to form the unique neckpiece. —Underwood and Underwood, photo. Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 52, 25 November 1930, Page 7
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