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EASTERN ETHIOPIA 



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A sketch illustrating one method by which the African native 

 attempts to kill an elephant. He drops a heavily loaded 

 spear upon the animal when visiting a drinking pool. 



lodged in the pulp. The frightened animal rushes 

 about, breaks the shaft of the spear, and leaves the 

 iron head embedded in the pulp chamber. Such a 



