These are worn by both men and women.

The mode of wearing the hair among the Mazatec women is in two broad, flat braids hanging down the back.

The women made no demur whatever to being measured, but everyone, who presented herself for the operation, came dressed in her best clothing, with her hair elaborately braided, and showed serious disappointment and dissatisfaction if not invited to be photographed.
[Illustration: MAZATEC WOMEN; HUAUHTLA] [Illustration: HEAVY BRAIDS; MAZATEC WOMEN; HUAUHTLA] The town has a most curious reputation, as devoted to commerce, and not to manual labor.

In fact, it is considered disgraceful for a man of Huauhtla to indulge in work.

The people of San Lucas, the nearest town, and a dependency, are, on the other hand, notably industrious, and it is they who carry burdens and do menial work for the lordly Huauhtla people.