. Women of all nations, a record of their characteristics, habits, manners, customs and influence; . ^^- -7. GIRL FROM PONAPE (CAROLINES).With plaited head-dress of bast and discs in her ear-lobes. week out, unless under the stress ofabsolute hunger. Christian enumerates the labours of thewomen in Ponape. They make the mats MICRONESIA i2g and shutters of reed grass, plait baskets,bind the leaves of the sago palm into bundlesfor the thatch, make leaf girdles forthe men, compound the coco-nut oiland fish-oil, and mix the cosmetic ofturmeric, without which no Ponapedandys toilet is complete. They
. Women of all nations, a record of their characteristics, habits, manners, customs and influence; . ^^- -7. GIRL FROM PONAPE (CAROLINES).With plaited head-dress of bast and discs in her ear-lobes. week out, unless under the stress ofabsolute hunger. Christian enumerates the labours of thewomen in Ponape. They make the mats MICRONESIA i2g and shutters of reed grass, plait baskets,bind the leaves of the sago palm into bundlesfor the thatch, make leaf girdles forthe men, compound the coco-nut oiland fish-oil, and mix the cosmetic ofturmeric, without which no Ponapedandys toilet is complete. They fetchwater in calabashes, light the fires, buildthe stone ovens, prepare the food andperform all the household duties. When required they cheerfully assist in theoutdoor labours. Tlicy prepare the copra,*filling the sacks and loading the boats withthe accompaniment of so much fun andlaughter that an onlooker takes it more forplay than work. Finally, in time of war,they fearlessly accompany their husbandsand relatives into battle. • Driod kernel of the coco-nut, from which coco-nut oilis Hy tlte courtesy of Dr. It. 11. Fiiritfss. DAKOFEL. Daughter of a Chief of Uap. Aged about 12. Her ears have recently been pierced, and she wears protections of coco-nuts. [Ses p, 126.) 17
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