EXPLANATION OF PLATE XCI. 



Fig. 1. Scraper. Of the antler of the elk, with a provision for the hlade left in one 

 of the prongs. In modern times steel takes the place of stone blades. 



Cat. No. 6337, U.S. N.M. Gros Ventres Indians. Dakota. Collected by Drs. Gray and 

 Matthews, U. S. Army. 



Fig. 2. Scraper. Handle of antler. Blade of steel fastened in place with buck- 

 skin thong. 



Cat. No. 11100, U. S. N. M. Crow Indians. Montana. Collected by Col. James Steven- 

 son. 



