. The Nandi, their language and folk-lore. Figs. 21-24 (scale ^). (21) Quiver. Note the patch of leather sewn on tomend a tear. (22) Scabbard. (23) Sword, present (Lumbwa) style.(24) Sword, old (Masai) style. oval in shape. A narrow piece of wood is sewn tightly round the edgeand a broader piece down the centre of the inside. This latter isdetached from the shield in the middle and thus forms the shields are painted, and each geographical division has its owndesign. The various siritaiik (parishes or geographical subdivisions)are also represented by different marks in the main des
. The Nandi, their language and folk-lore. Figs. 21-24 (scale ^). (21) Quiver. Note the patch of leather sewn on tomend a tear. (22) Scabbard. (23) Sword, present (Lumbwa) style.(24) Sword, old (Masai) style. oval in shape. A narrow piece of wood is sewn tightly round the edgeand a broader piece down the centre of the inside. This latter isdetached from the shield in the middle and thus forms the shields are painted, and each geographical division has its owndesign. The various siritaiik (parishes or geographical subdivisions)are also represented by different marks in the main design. The Plate XI. 1. Kimeiteitiot. Old mens ear-ring. 2. Chepolungut. Warriors ear-ring. 3. Engosholaiit. Ear-ring worn by men in the upper part of the ear. 4 and 5. Taok. Married womens ear-rings. 6. Kipalpaliot. Boys ear-ring.
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