EXPLANATION OF PLATE LXX. 



Figs 1 and 2. Ornaments said to contain portions of a deceased person'* 

 ftesli worn by tlie avenging relatives in similar positions to the ])au-to (Plate 

 Ixix.). These are composed outwardly of a mass of gum-cement covered in 

 the upper position with soft yellow fur (/ Phalanger), and below studded with 

 Abrus precatorius seeds. Tliey are the lin-ji-ila of the Middle Palmer River 

 natives. 



