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THE LIVING RACES OF MANKIND 



A GIIOUP OF CONGO NATIVES DRESSED FOR A AVAR-DAN 



or else, when deposited on the grave above-ground, to prevent them from being picked up 

 as " unconsidered trifles " by passing wayfarers. Several slaves are often killed and buried with 

 the chief, so that he may have the assistance of his former servants. Not infrequently the 

 bodies of the dead are desiccated by roasting, and then buried in the huts which they formerly 

 occupied. The interment is often delayed for a year or more, in order that all the relatives 

 may be present at the ''wake." 



