September, 1913. Wild Tribes of Davao District — Cole. 71 



pared, by an outsider. Sometimes a small ball made of the green 

 leaves is placed between the teeth and upper lip, where it remains until 

 all the flavor has been extracted. 



The outfits for betel nut and tobacco, aside from the brass boxes 

 which fasten at the side, are generally carried in the sacks worn on the 

 backs of the men or in the elaborate shoulder bags worn by the women. 



FIG. 14. 



incised lime and Tobacco Tubes. 



However, a small waterproof box is frequently seen attached to a man's 

 belt, and in this he carries his betel nut, tobacco, and fire-making outfit. 

 The usual method of making fire is by the use of flint and steel, but 

 when this is not at hand a flame can be quickly obtained by rubbing 

 two pieces of bamboo rapidly together until the friction produces a 

 spark. 



