September, 19 13. Wild Tribes of Davao District — Cole. 91 



early age the youngsters begin to run about as wild and carefree as only 

 little savages can. 



The Bagobo is a keen trader and many small articles of all kinds 

 reach, and pass from him through trade; and to make this barter pos- 

 sible he intentionally produces an excess of certain things. Chief of 



FIG. 30. 



Carrying Frame. 



these is hemp, which he now carries to the coast traders, and for which 

 he receives trade cloth, iron pots, copper gongs, bells, and the beads 

 which he prizes so highly. In exchange for the betel boxes, bells, and 

 knife guards, which come from his forge, he receives shell disks, certain 

 articles of dress, cooking pots, and various other household articles, 



