Papers of the ... Algonquian Conference, Volumes 15-16Carleton University, 1984 - Algonquian Indians |
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Thus on June 7 he was summoned to the wigwam of the Maliseet Chief , Pier Toma , where the Vice - Chief , Ambroise St. Aubin , gave a report to the chief , and a string of wampum , after which he addressed the petty chiefs and young men ...
Thus on June 7 he was summoned to the wigwam of the Maliseet Chief , Pier Toma , where the Vice - Chief , Ambroise St. Aubin , gave a report to the chief , and a string of wampum , after which he addressed the petty chiefs and young men ...
Page 111
To use the informant's phraseology , “ If any trouble arose in sight of the chief he would send this belt by runners to the chief of the nearest tribe accompanied by his message stating the circumstances .
To use the informant's phraseology , “ If any trouble arose in sight of the chief he would send this belt by runners to the chief of the nearest tribe accompanied by his message stating the circumstances .
Page 112
cross at each end “ denoting the second chiefs or captains in mourning " ( Speck 1919 : 38 ) . When the mourning belt was received by the chief of a confederate tribe he might either forward it to another tribe or hold it and forward in ...
cross at each end “ denoting the second chiefs or captains in mourning " ( Speck 1919 : 38 ) . When the mourning belt was received by the chief of a confederate tribe he might either forward it to another tribe or hold it and forward in ...
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