They gather up another lock from behind the head into a small clump, and wrap it up with very thin plates of silver, in which they fix the tail feathers of the eagle or any other favourite bird with the wearing of which they have distinguished themselves in war.

They are very careful with their hair, anointing it with bears' oil, which gives it a smooth and glossy appearance.

The teeth are of a beautiful ivory white, the cheeks rather high and prominent, the eyes black and lively.

Their countenances are generally pleasant, and they might often be called handsome.

The ears are pierced in infancy, and the lobe is extended to an unnatural size by suspending lead or any other heavy metal from the outer rim, which in time brings them down near the shoulder.