PLANS OF STONE HOTSES. 



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to the ribs iu the wall oi-, more frequently, are steadied by stones 

 The roof is covered with a thick layer oi Andromeda, and another 

 skin, which is fastened in the same way, is spread over both covers. 

 This kind of hut is very warm, light, and comfortable. The stone 

 banks forming the bed are covered as already described. 



Fig. 4S«. Plan of large qamiang 



for three families. 



If three families occupy one house the whale's rib which forms 

 the window is placed a few feet farther forward than in the previous 

 case, at the end of the large slab which forms the roof of the last part 

 of the i^assage. 



Fig. 500. Plan of stone house in Anarnitung, Cumberland Sound. (From a drawing by L. Kumlien. 



By means of poles and bones a small side room is built (qareang), 

 the ceiling of which is sewed to that of the main room (Fig. 499). 

 The large slab which is in front of the window (at the end of the 

 passage) is utilized as a storeroom for both families living on that 

 side of the house, a place being left open only in the middle, where 

 the spy hole is. In some instances this side room is inclosed in the 

 stone walls of the hut. 



Fig. 500 and Fig. 501 present sketches of plans of some of these 



