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XI HANDICRAFTS 209<br />

his own household. If any widow is the head <strong>of</strong> a<br />

household, her section is constructed by her male<br />

neighbours or relatives without payment.<br />

Before beginning the building <strong>of</strong> a new house<br />

favourable omens must be obtained ; and the<br />

Kayans would be much troubled if bad omens<br />

were observed during the building, especially during<br />

the first few days. At this time, therefore,<br />

children are told <strong>of</strong>f to beat upon gongs hung about<br />

Bed

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