ABSTRACT
Complete nudity exceptional—Dress of Pagan Tribes—Primitive Clothing ornamental rather than protective—Essential Modesty of the Primitive Mind—Misguided Zeal of Missionaries—The Loin-Cloth—The Ntama—How worn—Head-dress of Men—Dress of Pagan Women—Of the Infant and Young Girl—Of the Adult—The “Bustle”—Head-dresses and Coiffure of the Women—Necklaces—The Aggri Bead—Fabulous origin—Native Jewellery—Dress of the Mahommedans—The Tobe or Riga—The Wondo—Caps and Turbans—The Litham or Face-cloth—Hats—Boots, Slippers, and Sandals—The Zenne—The Bernus—Saffis—Weapons—Personal Ornaments—Rings—Armlets—Dress of Mahommedan Women—Arrowhead Pendant—Decoration of the Skin—Tattoo Marks—Incisions—Raised Cicatrices.
