Peäga Iowan. Fig. 7, Plate 2. The material in this species is the red pipe stone of the west, so much valued. It is perforated longitudinally, and was evidently worn about the neck and breast like the modern article of wampum.
Class Seventh.—MUDWÄMINA.
Ornament alone appears to have been the object of this numerous class of remains. Generally the object was the production of a jingling sound in walking. It was generally used to decorate some part of the dress. It assumed a great variety of shapes, and was made from as many species of material, including native copper. Another object was to inspire fear by the tread.
Mudwämina Miskwabic.[74] Fig. 11, Plate I. The article figured is three-fourths of an inch in length, bell shaped, and composed of native copper, beat very thin. Onondaga.
[74] Copper.
Mudwämina Ossinic.[75] Fig. 8, Plate 2. Material, red pipe stone, perforated. Onondaga.
[75] Stone.