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the ox ; and the straps, of that of some antelope. These soles are 
always much larger than the feet, especially in the fore part, for the 
purpose of guarding them from the grass and bushes, or, perhaps, of 
giving a firmer step on loose sands. Unless when the nature of the 
ground or of the country require them to use such protection, these 
people more frequently go barefooted, even the chieftains, and the 
chief himself. 
The Miuru (khooroo) is merely a cap of fur or leather, made to 
fit close to the head : it is of no constant or particular make ; nor is it 
worn by the greater number. 
Ivory rings, such as the two upper figures here represent, are 
worn round the wrist, or above the elbow, by men of the richer order : 
sometimes more than one are seen ; but whether these be any peculiar 
mark of rank or distinction, or whether the wearing of them depend 
only upon the persons ability to purchase them, is a question which 
my information does not enable me to determine ; but there is little 
doubt that here, as in other countries, many signs by which the 
higher classes of society are distinguished at first sight, as dress or 
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