. The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world : being a comprehensive account of their manners and customs, and of their physical, social, mental, moral and religious characteristics . (1.) OVAMBO HOUSES. (See page 310.). (2.) HOUSE BUILDING. (Seepage 328.) (329) LAW-SUITS. 331 one wife would not l)e able to exercise thathospitality which is one of the special dutiesof the tribe. Strangers are taken to the luitsand there entertained as honored guests, andas the women are the principal providers offood, chief cultivators of the soil, and soleguardians of tlie corn stores, their c
. The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world : being a comprehensive account of their manners and customs, and of their physical, social, mental, moral and religious characteristics . (1.) OVAMBO HOUSES. (See page 310.). (2.) HOUSE BUILDING. (Seepage 328.) (329) LAW-SUITS. 331 one wife would not l)e able to exercise thathospitality which is one of the special dutiesof the tribe. Strangers are taken to the luitsand there entertained as honored guests, andas the women are the principal providers offood, chief cultivators of the soil, and soleguardians of tlie corn stores, their co-opera-tion is absolutely necessary for any one whodesires to carry out the hospitable institu-tions of his tribe. It has been mentionedthat tlie men often take their .share in thehard work. Tliis laudable custom, however,prevailed most among the true Makololomen, the incorporated triljes preferring tofollow the usual African custom, and to makethe women work while they sit down andsmoke their pipes. Tlie men liave become adepts at carvingwood, making wooden pots with lids, andbowls and jars of all sizes. Moreover, oflate years, the Makololo have learned tothink that sitting on a stool is more com-fortable than squatting on the
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