DESCRIPTION OF PLATE XVII.

Figs. 98 and 99.--Well-formed head in bronze, the forehead decorated

with two inlaid bands and four raised cicatrices (tribal marks) over

each eye. The pupils of the eyes inlaid apparently with iron, coral

necklace, a badge of rank. The metal is very thin, being only 1 mm. in

thickness. The hair in conventional bands of ridges; the ears unusually

well formed.

Figs. 100 and 101.--Bronze cast of human head. Marked negro features,

rudely formed. Three tribal marks over each eye. Peculiar pointed

reticulated head-dress of coral or agate. Curious lines of incised

circles above and below the eyes. Coral choker, badge of rank. Bands of

coral or agate hanging down on both sides and at the back. Ears badly

formed. The projecting base ornamented with a guilloche pattern of two

bands with pellets.

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