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very shallow. The hearth (fig. 35) is of a very peculiar shape; only 

 one other has been noticed like it. The wood is of the best kind, 

 and fire has been made on it a number of times. In several places 

 the holes have been bored clear through. The mouthpiece bears no 



Fig. 35. — Fike-makinq set (hearth with centkal holes and end 

 STEP). Cat. No. 127819b, U.S.N.M. Koggiung, Bristol Bat, 

 Alaska. Collected by W. J. Fisher 



evidence that it has been held between the teeth. It is highly prob- 

 able that fire was made on these outfits more often by two persons, 

 one holding the mouthpiece, or rest, and fanning the flame, the other 

 pulling the cord. This must be the method in Bristol Bay. Neither 



