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11. Is the absence of these due to natural causes, or are they 
removed by depilation, shaving, &c. ? 12. When a beard or 
moustache is worn are they allowed to grow naturally, or are 
they cut into shape ? 13. Are any ornaments worn in the 
ears? 14. Are they passed through the lobe or edge of the ear, or 
are they pendent ear-rings ? 15. Of what materials are they 
made ? and of what forms ! 16. Are any ornaments worn in 
the nose ? and of what are they made ? 17. Are they worn 
by both sexes ? 18. Do they pass through the septum of the 
nose or the side ? and which side ? or are they fixed on the 
point? 19. Are any ornaments worn in the lips ? to which 
lip are they attached ? and what are their forms and 
materials ? 20. At what age are they first inserted ? do 
they increase gradually in size as the wearer grows older, or 
are they inserted at once of the full size ? 20a. Can they 
mend the lobe if it should be broken ? 21. Are they easily 
removable ? 22. Are any ornaments worn in the cheeks ? 
how are they inserted ? and how kept in their places ? 
Body. —23. Are any necklaces, collars, armlets, or brace¬ 
lets in use? and upon what part of the arms or legs are 
they worn ? 24. Of what materials are they composed ? and 
are they easily removable ? 25. Is there any difference in 
such ornaments between the two sexes ? 26. Are any pen¬ 
dants worn on the breast? 27. Are any finger-rings in use ? 
of what material are they made ? 28. Are they signets ? do 
they indicate rank, marriage, &c. ? 29. Are any girdles 
worn ? and do they serve to support weapons or other objects ? 
30. Are any ornaments worn on the penis ? 
Legs and Feet. —31. Are any leglets or anklets worn? 
32. Are they easily removable? 33. At what age are they first 
put on ? 34. Are any toe-rings in use ? 35. How many are 
worn, and of what forms? 36. What is the effect on the 
foot ? 37. Are weapons or other objects attached to the 
leglets or bracelets, or worn between them and the body ? 
[It is very desirable in this class to observe the minuter 
varieties of ornaments distinguishing cognate tribes, and to 
obtain a good collection of specimens well labelled. Particular 
notice should also be taken of any instances in which natural 
