Fig. 513. Ivory combs. (National Museum, Washington. 10195.) 1/1
The natives of Southampton Island arrange their hair in a bunch protruding from the forehead (sulubaut). The same dress is worn at certain feasts on Davis Strait ([p. 608]).
For dressing the hair ivory combs are in use, two specimens of which are represented in. Fig. 513.
The clothing is frequently trimmed with straps of white deerskin, giving it a pleasing appearance. The edge of the women’s jacket is adorned with ivory beads. Instead of these, teeth, deer’s ears, foxes’ noses, or brass bells are sometimes used.
The inner jackets of the men are sometimes trimmed with beads, feathers, or leather straps, forming a collar and figures of different kinds on the back and on the breast. An amulet is worn in the middle of the back ([p. 592]). These ornaments and the amulet are only visible when the outer garment is taken off in the hut.
