Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith, right, takes the oath of office for his second term Aug. 14, 2003, wearing a beaded bandolier bag by Martha Berry.

Administering the oath, at left, is Chief Justice Darrell Dowty. Chief Smith's wife Bobbie Gail is holding the Bible.

-- Photo by Will Chavez, Cherokee Phoenix and Indian Advocate