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beds of raised clay partially surrounded by screens. It has been already 

 explained that a partition of palm-trunks rising to the ceiling cuts off 



363. AN UGANDA HOUSE 



the front part of the hut into a sort of semi-circular hall, and helps to 

 ensure a certain amount of privacy for the interior. Behind the broad 

 opening in this palm-trunk partition is placed a screen of matting, which 

 enables people to pass to the right or left of the interior of the hut, but 



