EXPLANATION OF PLATE B. 



Miscellaneous Objects from Ramanad. 



Fig. i. — Stone burden-rest, Ramanad. The pyramidical roof in the background 

 is that of a shrine of Ganesh, the Elephant-God. 



Fig. 2. — A Camp of the Koravars, Ramanad. 



Figs. 3a, b, c, d t e. — Toys and ornaments of catechu from Kilakarai, Gulf of 

 Manaar : a — a hurricane-lamp of European design ; b — a bullock-cart ; c — a cocoanut- 

 scraper ; d — an ornamental vase ; e — a hanging lamp. All x 1. 



Figs. 4, 4a. — Marriage tokens of cane worn by low-caste Hindu married women 

 in Ramanad. x 1. 



Figs. 5, 5a. — Lead earrings worn by low-caste Hindu girls in Ramanad to stretch 

 the holes of the ears. x 1. 



