. 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 . CEADLE, It is nearly two feet in length by one inwidth, and is made of antelope skin, withthe hair still remaining. The first caie ofthe maker has been to construct a bag, nar- row toward the bottom, gradually widen-ing until within a few inches of the o])en-ing, when it again contracts. This formvery efiectually prevents an active or rest-less child from falling out of its cradle. Thehairy side o
. 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 . CEADLE, It is nearly two feet in length by one inwidth, and is made of antelope skin, withthe hair still remaining. The first caie ofthe maker has been to construct a bag, nar- row toward the bottom, gradually widen-ing until within a few inches of the o])en-ing, when it again contracts. This formvery efiectually prevents an active or rest-less child from falling out of its cradle. Thehairy side of the skin is turned inward, sothat the little one has a soft and pleasantcradle in which to repose. In order togive it this shape, two gores have beenlet into the back of the cradle, and aresewed witli that marvellous neatness whichcharacterizes the workmanship of the Kaffirtribes. Four long strips of the same skinare attached to tlie opening of the cra-dle, and by means of them the mother canbind her little one securely on her back. As far as usefulness goes, the cradle is nowcomplete, but the woman is not satisfied un-less ornament be added. Though her rank— the wife of a chief—does no
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