Ornaments

The wornen of certain African tribes distort their countenances by thrusting pieces of wood and crystal : into their upper lips. They begin with small pieces, and ffradually crease the size until pieces of j ible dimensions are thus carrloJ, and I their lips are transformed beyond recognition. The muscles are so af' fected that when they smile the lip is drawn upvrards almost to the eyes, producing an effept that is most horrible