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among many tribes the hair was believed to be closely connected with a previous life.  This was true in a religious sense of the scalp-lock.  In some of the rituals and where the hair was first gathered up and cut from the crown of a boy's head the teaching was set forth that this lock represents the life of the child, now placed wholly in the control of the mysterious and supernatural power that alone could will his death. The braided lock worn thereafter was a sign of their dedication and belief and represented the man's life. On it he 

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wore the ornaments that marked his achievement and honours, and for anyone to touch lightly this lock was regarded as a grave insult. xxxx
There are many beliefs connected with the hair, all of which are interwoven with the idea that it is mysteriously connected with a previous life and fortune." A.C.F.

Scalping. (Pg 482. VOL. 2)
"The 'scalp-lock' itself was the small hair braid which hung from the back of the head, is distinguished from the larger side braids.  It was usually decorated with beads or other ornaments."

Transcription Notes:
Starts on RH side