CHAPTER V.

MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE TEHUELCHES.

Patagonian Giants. -- A Long Walk. -- Strength and Good Humour. -- Heads of Hair. -- Tehuelche Coquettes. -- Dress of Men and Women. -- Ornaments and Cosmetics. -- Toilette and Bath. -- Arms and Implements. -- Ancient Bolas and Arrows. -- Saddles and Bridles. -- Silversmiths. -- Manufacture of Mantles. -- Women's Work. -- Diet and Cookery. -- Smoking. -- Card Playing. -- Game of Ball. -- Ceremonies at Birth. -- Childhood. -- Marriage. -- Funeral Rites. -- Religion. -- Demons and Doctors. -- Witchcraft and Omens. -- Medical Skill. -- Population and Politics. -- Etiquette. -- Tehuelche Character. -- Natural Affection. -- Advice to Travellers 157