CHAPTER V

Unami Annual Ceremony 81 The Leader 81 Officers 84 Preparations 85 Ceremony Commenced 87 Chief’s Speech 87 Recital of Visions 92 Conclusion of Rites 96 Departure of the Hunters 97 Prayer for the Hunters 99 Return of the Hunters 100 New Fire 101 Use of Carved Drumsticks 101 Turtle Rattles 103 Phratry Prayers 104 Women’s Night 105 Conclusion of Ceremony 106 Payment of Attendants 107 Finale 108 Payment of Officers 110 Valuation of Wampum 111 Indian Comments on the Ceremony 111 Penn’s Account 115 Zeisberger’s Account 116 Adams’ Account 118 Another Form of the Annual Ceremony 122

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