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Cartridge Bag (apo'ktuk). 



The sewing of the cartridge bag (see Figure 8) begins at the 

 bottom of the side insert (Figure 8 a) and continues up one side ; 

 then the same operation is repeated for the other side. This squares 

 the sides and the bottom. The loops are then sewn to the top 

 corners of the bag (Figure 8 b), a sealskin thong is passed through 



Figure 8. Pattern of cartridge bag. 



1. Eyelet. 2. Side insert. 3. Body. 



a. Side seam. b. Eyelet seam. 



the loops, and the bag slung over the shoulder. Sealskin and cari- 

 bou were formerly used for shot-bags, but duffle is mostly used 

 now. Some of the modern bags are highly embroidered, reflecting 

 designs borrowed from the neighbouring Indian tribes (Plate 

 VIII A). For older types of bags see Plate IX. 



Men's Tobacco-bag. 



The men's tobacco-bag is cut out in one piece (see Figure 2, 

 No. 2) and sewn around the edge with beads which are sewn on 



