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In this the White or Silver Buffalo head represents the whole nation. The owner can put his initials on the Buffalo’s forehead, if desired.
To pin in the middle is the real Indian style. To fasten the brooch, throw back the pin, work a pucker of the coat through the opening from behind; when it sticks out far enough bend it to onc side and pierce it with the pin, then press the pin down and work the pucker back smooth. This can never work loose or get lost.
The rank of the wearer is thus shown: —
The ordinary brave as soon as admitted wears the simple badge.
Every one in the Council may add a beard to the Buffalo, using silk, wool, or thread through the nos- trils.
The Head Chief wears a horned shield. On the circle of the shield is engraved the totem of the Tribe.
The horns are worn only by a War Chief. The following shows their importance: —
‘“No one wears the headdress surmounted with horns except the dignitaries who are very high in authority, and whose exceeding valor, worth, and power are admitted by all the nation.
“This man (Mah-to-toh-pa) was the only man in the nation who was allowed to wear the horns, and all, I found, looked upon him as the leader who had the ..text pokračuje
