PLATE II. 



(Mason. Thro wing-sticks.) 



Fig. 2. Greeuland type of tlirowing-stick. The specific characteristics are the broad 

 form; the scanty grooves for thumb aud lingers; the absence of pegs, sepa- 

 • rate finger grooves, or index perforation; but tiio most noteworthy are the 

 two gromiuets or eyelets io at ivory pegs on the harpoon-shaft. The pecul- 

 iar method of strengthening the ends with ivory pieces should also bo noted. 

 From Holsteinburg, Greenland, 1884. Catalogue number, 74126. 



