In Liberia's forest-choked interior the witch-doctor and medicine-man
wield considerable influence among certain tribes. One of their duties
consists in administering poison to suspected evil-doers and giving
judgement according to its effects
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The savage in front, with his grim face, is the most famous elephant
hunter of his district. When he dances after his victories, small
bells attached to his bow jingling celebrate each fine shot he has made.
All the tribe use these bows for war. Their way is to pull the string
with a twang, startling a foe and causing him to stop or turn, then a
quick arrow brings him down
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