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Summary

Description
English: The symbol from a traditional collar cape is from the 1927 book by Frank Speck "Symbols In Penobscot art." It was a symbol worn by leading Chiefs when the tribes of the Wabanaki came and assembled together for a ceremony. This would also be accompanied by talks of political, economic, and social matters. The double loop is still used to this day in the Wabanaki community.
Date
Source SYMBOLISM IN PENOESCOTART 1927
Author Frank Speck (1881-1950)

Licensing

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This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office ) before January 1, 1929.

Captions

This symbol is denoting the union of tribes assembled for a ceremony.

1 January 1927 Gregorian