DESCRIPTION OF PLATE XV.

Figs. 86 and 87.--Brass head inlaid with a copper band along the nose.

The pupils of the eyes inlaid with iron. Reticulated head-dress of

coral or agate. Three tribal marks over each eye. Conventionalized

mud-fish in a frill around neck.

Figs. 88 and 89.--Well-formed head in bronze, the forehead decorated

with two inlaid bands and four raised tribal marks over each eye. The

pupils of the eyes inlaid apparently with iron. Coral necklace. The

hair in conventional bands of ridges; the ears unusually well formed.

Figs. 90 and 91.--Human figure standing in bronze. Negro features.

Three tribal marks over each eye. Curved lines of circles and

hatchings above and below the eyes. Three radiating lines branching

from the corners of the mouth. Pot helmet, with brim and reticulated

ornamentation. The ears are very rudely formed. An object somewhat

resembling a key or axe in the left hand. There appears to have been

a staff or pole in the right hand. A cross with equal arms hangs on

the breast by a chain, apparently resembling a religious order. The

skirt only slightly tucked up on left side, ornamented with a guilloche

pattern of two bands. A rough cast. This figure is very similar to

Figs. 293 and 294, Plate XXXVIII.

Figs. 92 and 93.--Female, in bronze, with staff in left hand. Skirt

ornamented with three bands of guilloche pattern. Head-dress of coral

or agate. Coral choker, and tribal marks.

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