My Headman — Dahir Omar 



He was an Ogaden Somali of the Mohammed Zubheir tribe. Notice the knife, spear, pillow, 

 and shield. On the latter will be seen several dark scratches. 1 hese were caused by a lion, which 

 killed the former owner of the shield (see Chapter IV). He was a capable and intelligent man, and 

 rendered splendid service while he was with me. 



