. 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 . ock downthe stump belonging to the adversary, Thisis a favorite game, and elicits much noisylaughter and ap])lause, not only from theactual players, but from the spectators whosurround them. In front of the iwansa the dances are con-ducted. They are similar in some respectsto those of the Damaras, as mentioned oupage ;Uo, except that the performers standin a Hue instead of in a circle. A long stri
. 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 . ock downthe stump belonging to the adversary, Thisis a favorite game, and elicits much noisylaughter and ap])lause, not only from theactual players, but from the spectators whosurround them. In front of the iwansa the dances are con-ducted. They are similar in some respectsto those of the Damaras, as mentioned oupage ;Uo, except that the performers standin a Hue instead of in a circle. A long stripof bark or cow-skin is laid on the ground,and the Weezees arrange themselves alongit, the tallest man always taking the place ofhonor in the middle. When they havearranged themselves, the drummers strikeup their noisy instruments, and the dancersbegin a strange chant, which is more like ahowl than a -song. They all bow their headslow, put their hands on their hips, stampvigorously, and are pleased to think that theyare dancing. The male spectators stand infront and encourage their friends by joininin the chorus, wliile the women stand ?3 a s? r1 z Tl a 0 > li a o s CB ^ :^ w 1- n o B IS. ? /
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