The tall Masai-Suk natives of the Kerio country are distinctive in many ways. The beaver-tail-shaped appendage 
of hair they wear down the back is firmly attached to .heir own hair, most of it being inherited from their father 
and other relatives. It is a cherished possession, the size indicating the importance of the man. The hair is care¬ 
fully plaited with cow dung, clay and fat into a bag. In this receptacle are also hidden a few treasured articles 
which are then secure from theft as the only opening into the bag is on the lower side at the neck. The 
Masai-Suk are still a very war-like race, but otherwise often travel with their women. 
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