PLATE X. 

 (Murdoch. Eskimo bows.) 



Fig. 24. Section of No. 2506, to show the attachment of the single short strand, re- 

 turning from bend to nock. Natural size. 



Fig. 25. Peculiar clove-hitch used on the same bow. 



Fig. 26. Reversed "soldier's hitch" in the seizing of No. 2507, from Eastern Siberia. 

 Collected by the North Pacific Exploring Expedition. 



Fig. 27. Sinew-twisting tool of ivory. No. 894GG, from Point Barrow. Collected by 

 United States International Polar Expedition. Front and side, natural 

 eize. 



