The beads most in fashion are the red and the blue porcelain, about the size of small peas.

These are sewn on the surface of the felt, and so beautifully arranged in sections of blue and red that the entire helmet appears to be formed of beads; and the handsome crest of polished copper surmounted by ostrich plumes gives a most dignified and martial appearance to this elaborate head-dress.

No helmet is supposed to be complete without a row of cowrie-shells stitched around the rim so as to form a solid edge.
Although the men devote so much attention to their head-dress, the woman's is extremely simple.

It is a curious fact that while the men are remarkably handsome the women are exceedingly plain.

They are immense creatures, few being under five feet seven in height, with prodigious limbs.