Johnson, Harry, London Missionary Society · London, London Missionary Society · leaf 185
THE WOMEN AND GIRLS OF DARK AFRICA l8l when they make these fantastic strings, they usually attach different coloured beads to the end of each plait. Some leave their hair its natural length, but work a number of beads into it to make ridges or other fancy designs. Some cut it into patterns like a… … ALUNGU STYLES OF DRESSING THE HAIR. a tuft on the top, crescent-shaped pieces on the side, or zig-zag lines and crosses. Those who leave the hair in its natural state of frizzi- ness have a very popular method of working fancy designs by means of colouring materials. If you look at the women before…
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