EXPLANATION OF PLATE L X X V . 



TwisriNi; Lkvers koh 8inkw-Backki> Bows of Eskimo. 



Thi8 i»late ishows the inaiiiier in which the ivory levers are used in winding up the 

 double cable on the back of an Eskimo bow. It will be seen that each lever has a 

 hook at each end, but on alternate sides. The end of each lever is thrust through 

 the middle of a loose cable, hook side downward. It is then revolved through half 

 a circle, as far as it will go, then pushed its entire length, which brings the hook 

 at the other end in place for another half turn, and so on. A rawhide string is passed 

 through both cables, wrapped about the grip and made fast. This prevents the 

 cables from unwinding while the bow is in use. 



