His complexion is swarthy, his hair is black, and his teeth are ivory white.

He is often moustached, but rarely takes the trouble to trim or keep these ornaments in order.

His whisker is seldom bushy or luxuriant.

His trousers (_calzoneros_) are of green or dark velvet, open down the outside seams, and at the bottoms overlaid with stamped black leather, to defend the ankles of the wearer against the thorny chaparral.

A row of bell buttons, often silver, close the open seams when the weather is cold.