APPENDIX C 



which would be suitable to form part of a present to a 

 chief. 



Among the Borana the goods most in demand are 

 " murduf" and " Americani" (not bufta), white metal brace- 

 lets and cubes (only to be obtained in Kismayu), various 

 coloured beads, cowrie shells, " buni " and common chewing 

 tobacco. The prices of cattle are somewhat lower than 

 among the Somali. Before starting out, the traveller should 

 try and find out from a native trader what form and colour 

 of beads are in favour at the time, as the Borana vary 

 frequently in their tastes. 



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