It takes dyes readily, and the fibre might form a good article of commerce.

"Ife" wigs, as we afterwards saw, are not uncommon in this country, though perhaps not so common as hair wigs at home.

Sandia's mosamela, or small carved wooden pillow, exactly resembling the ancient Egyptian one, was hung from the back of his neck; this pillow and a sleeping mat are usually carried by natives when on hunting excursions.
We had the elephant's fore-foot cooked for ourselves, in native fashion.
A large hole was dug in the ground, in which a fire was made; and, when the inside was thoroughly heated, the entire foot was placed in it, and covered over with the hot ashes and soil; another fire was made above the whole, and kept burning all night.

We had the foot thus cooked for breakfast next morning, and found it delicious.

It is a whitish mass, slightly gelatinous, and sweet, like marrow.