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jaws and chin. His ears are pierced with very large 

 holes, from which, when his costume is complete, pieces 

 of wood are suspended, and his whole body is covered 

 with a neat and intricate network of tattooing. At pres 

 ent, however, being in civilized regions, he is dressed in 



Mundurucu Indian (Female). 



trousers and shirt. In the woman the mask of tattooing 

 covers only the lowest part of the face, the upper part 

 being free, with the exception of the line across the nose 

 and eyes. Her chin and neck are also ornamented like 



