508 THE PENTRAL ESKIMO. 



point (Fig. 44:0). In ancient graves flint heads are frequently found, 

 some of which are represented in Fig. 449. On Southampton Island 

 stone heads are in use even at the present time. Fig. 423 prohaljly 

 shows how they were aitachcd to tlic sliank. 



The quiver (Fig. ("iiM i^ iiia<lr nl sealskin, the hair of which is 

 removed. It comprises threi' divisions, a larger one containing the 

 bow and a smaller one containing four or six arrows, the head 

 directed toward the lower end of the case. When extracted from 

 the quiver they are ready for use. Between the two compartments 

 there is also a small pouch, in which tools and extra arrowheads are 

 carried. 



Fig. 451. Quiver handles. (Museum f fir Volkerkunde, Berlin, o, (), IV A 0843.) 



When traveling the Eskimo carry the quiver by an ivory handle ; 

 when in use it is hung over the left shoulder. Fig. 451 represents 

 quiver handles, the first being fashioned in imitation of an ermine. 



If the deer cannot be driven into the water the Eskimo either stalk 

 them or shoot them from a stand. In a plain where the himter can- 

 not hide himself it is easier to approach the herd if two men hunt 

 together. They advanee. the second man hiding behind the first 

 one by stooping;- ;i linle. The bows or the guns are carried on the 

 shoulders so as td resemble the antlers of a deer. The men imitate 

 their grunting and approach .slowly, now stopping and stooping, now 

 advancing. If the deer look about suspiciously they sit down, the 

 second man lyiiii;- aliiinst flat on the gi-duiid. and both, at some 

 distance off, gieatl>- reseiiilile the animals tlieiuseh-i'.s. Ross (II, p. 

 253) states that tlie inhabitants of Bootliia imitate the appearance of 

 the deer, the foremost of two men stalking a herd bearing a deer's 

 head upon his own. 



It is somewhat difficult to approach the deei' near enough to get 

 within range, especially if they are hunted with bow and arrow. 

 Generally it is not necessary to get quite near them, for when feed- 

 ing the herd moves on in the same direction for some time, and the 

 hunter can hide behind a stone lying in that direction and wait until 

 they are within range. After the first shot has been fired they do not 

 take to flight ;it once, but stand for a few seconds, struck with sur- 



