72 THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. 



ing spears and darst, with which the Australians hit a mark 200 feet distant. ..Shields made 

 of thick bark of the gum tree. 



Theee are called hiclemara, are of a peculiar oval shape, about three feet long by six or eight inches wide, with 

 a handle. 



Curious Carved Figure from the root of a tree. 



The New Zealanders have no images of worship, and no temples. The numerous grotesque images sculptured 

 by the people are not regarded as representations of divinities. These images are often placed on the roofs of 

 houses as decorations. 



Mask worn by tiie South Sea Islanders. 



Siamese Shirt, a net work of grass, which prevents the outer dress from touching the 

 skin. 



The Clearance of Brig Argyle, of Baltimore, at Canton, 1889 a fair specimen of a Chi- 

 nese business paper. ..Chinese Umbrellas... Hat of Leaves. ..Shoes taken from the feet of a 

 Chinese Woman, at Macao, by Dr. Wessels, 1830. 



All Chinese Women pride themselves on their goat-like hoofs, and have contempt for a natural foot. It is 

 difficult for strangers to get a sight of these deformities. 



Chinese work in Stone House, Boat, &c... Chop-sticks, used to eat food. 



In China, the poorer classes eat boiled rice only, mixed with dried fish. Dogs and cats are considered delica- 

 cies above the reach of the poor. Rats, mice, and other vermin are eagerly sought after. 



Chinese Fans. ..Compass. ..Japanese Crape, Silk, Cotton. ..Cloak of Kangaroo Skin, worn 

 by the natives of New Holland. ..Cord from Kangaroo Hair. ..Japanese Gold and Silver 

 Coins. The smallest coin is called "Cash," in value one-twelfth of a cent. ..Japanese Letter 

 and Book, said to be an interesting novel. 



Reading is a favorite occupation with both sexes, and books innumerable, profusely illustrated, are printed. 



Japanese Pills. 



MEDICINE. The famous Dosia Powder, which, when introduced into the ears, nostrils, and mouth of a rigid 

 corpse, renders the limbs perfectly flexible. 



CASE 81. 



WEST SIDE. East Indies. Model of a Malay Prao, or armed vessel, used by the Pirates 

 of Borneo. The Malays are mostly seamen. ..East Indian Arrows, poisoned with gum of 

 the Upas. ..Malay Blow-Pipe, a long tube employed for projecting poisoned arrows... Arrows 

 with Flint Heads, from Tierradel Fuego... Malay Daggers, great variety. ..Bows. ..Paddles... 

 Shields. ..Spears. ..Coins from the East Indies. ..Harp from Sooloo. 



EAST SIDE. Leaf from a Brahmin's Book. ..Leaf from a Siamese Book. ..Ordinary Walk- 

 ing Dresses of the ladies of Lima, Peru. 



However fitted this dress may be to cover intrigue, it is certainly not adapted to the display of beauty. A more 

 awkward and absurd dress cannot well be conceived. It is by no means indicative of the wearer's rank, for fre- 

 quently this disguise is ragged and tattered, and assumed, under its most forbidding aspect, to deceive or carry on 

 an intrigue, of which it is almost an effectual cloak. In this dress it is said a wife will pass her own husband 

 when she may be walking with her lover, and the husband may make love to his wife, without being 

 aware it is she. 



Chilian Poncho, the common Pading Cloak of the Spanish Americans. ..Chilian Bridles, 

 Stirrups. ..Mexican Matchlock Gun. ..Mexican Spurs. ..Head-dress of Atahualpa... Earthen 

 Ware of the ancient Peruvians Jars, Bottles, &c. from the Temple of Pachacamac, near 

 Lima. ..Belts of Bark Cloth, from the Ascension Islands. 



CASE 82. 



WEST SIDE. Siam. EAST SIDE. Japan. Dresses, very handsome... .Gongs. ...Drums... 

 Flutes. ..Photograph of his Majesty, PHRA BARD SONDETH PHRA PARAMENDR, MNHA MONG- 

 KUT PHRA CHOMKLAN CHAUYDHUA, the Major King of Siam and its dependencies, ..Swords... 

 Daggers... Trays for fruit inlaid with Pearl. 



The Japanese have the orange, lemon, fig, plum, cherry, and apricot. 



Tea-service. ..Shears. ..Fans. ..Cloths... Silk. ..Loo-Choo Pipes, ..Cups and Saucers... Chow 

 Chow or Refreshment Boxes. ..Tobacco. 



The Loo-Cboo islands belong to Japan. Tobacco is raised extensively, and smoking is a universal habit. Saki 

 is an intoxicating and strong liquor, distilled from rice, which is used as a drink. At a Loo Choo dinner there 

 are 24 courses, soup constituting eight. 



Window Case. A Chinese Plow. 



The plowing is done while the fields are flooded, and is only intended for breaking up alluvial ground. It is 

 drawn by the water ox or buffalo, the beast of burden in China. 



CASE 83. 



Japan. Silks, Crapes, &c., of every variety. 

 The silks are equal to any in the world. The finest are made by criminals of high rank, who are confined upon a 



