At home with the PatagoniansMurray, 1873 - 340 páginas |
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Página iii - MUSTERS' (CAPT.) Patagonians; a Year's Wanderings over Untrodden Ground from the Straits of Magellan to the Rio Negro.
Página 175 - They have no idols or visible objects of worship, nor do they seem to observe any periodical religious festival, on which either the good or the evil spirit is adored. The belief which prompts all their religious acts is that in the existence of many active and malicious spirits or demons, of whom the principal one is always on the watch to cause mischief. To propitiate or drive away this spirit is the function of the wizard, or doctor, or medicine man, who combines the medical and magical arts,...
Página 164 - ... of the mother when on the march. They are ornamented, if the parents are wealthy, with little bells, brass or even silver plates. The women are fond of ornaments, wearing huge earrings of square shape, suspended to small rings passing through the lobe of the ear; also silver or blue-bead necklaces. The men also wear these necklaces, and adorn their belts, pipes, knives, sheaths and horse-gear with silver. Those who can afford it also indulge in silver spurs and stirrups : most of their ornaments,...
Página 179 - kindly, good-tempered, impulsive children of nature, taking great likes or dislikes, becoming firm friends or equally confirmed enemies." They are. however, •• steadily and rapidly decreasing...
Página 172 - ... her hand, her parents never force her to comply with their wishes, although the match may be an advantageous one. The usual custom is for the bridegroom, after he has secured the consent of his damsel, to send either a brother or some intimate friend to the parents, offering so many mares, horses, or silver ornaments for the bride.
Página 164 - The men's hair is dressed by their wives, daughters, or sweethearts, who take the greatest care to burn any hairs that may be brushed out, as they fully believe that spells may be wrought by evil-intentioned persons who can obtain a piece of their hair. From the same idea, after cutting their nails, the parings are carefully committed to the flames.
Página 129 - You are a quceer animal, indeed," apostrophized an Argentine lieutenant as he and Captain Musters once viewed a solitary guanaco. "You have the neigh of a horse, the wool of a sheep, the neck of a camel, the feet of a deer, and the swiftness of the devil.
Página 173 - Tehuelche, all his horses, dogs, and other animals, are killed ; his ponchos, ornaments, bolas, and all other personal belongings, are placed in a heap and burned ; the widow and other womenkind keeping up a dismal wailing, and crying out loud, in the most melancholy manner. The meat of the horses is distributed amongst the relations on both sides ; and the widow, who cuts her hair short...
Página 164 - All other garments are supplied by the capacious and warm skin mantle, which, worn with the fur inside and the painted side out, will keep the wearer dry for a considerable time in the wettest weather. This is often dispensed with in the chase, but, if worn when riding, is secured at the waist...
Página 182 - One word of advice to the future traveller may conclude this imperfect sketch. Never show distrust of the Indians ; be as free with your goods and chattels as they are to each other. Don't ever want anything done for you ; always catch and saddle your own horse. Don't give yourself airs of superiority, as they do not understand it — unless you can prove yourself better in some distinct way.