576 



THE CENTRAL ESKIMO. 



stepping whenever they are tired or when a seal is seen blowing near 

 the boat. The kayaks are tied to the stern and towed along. Chil- 

 dren and dogs lie about in the bottom of the boat. In the center 

 there is a tub containing all kinds of provisions, and every now and 

 then they take some refreshment from it. During the nights the 



Fig. 539. Modern f 



• gofrgles. of \vc 



(National Mnseuni. Washinp:ton. 3<1978.) 



tents are erected at si^itable jDoints. The natives are well acquainted 

 with these, and, if they are not compelled by severe weather to seek 

 shelter at the nearest point, always visit the same j^laces. These 

 have a smootli, sloping beach, fresh water, and dry, gravelly places 

 in which the tents are built. 



J 



i.Cumbdland Sound. 



SOCIAL CUSTOMS IN SUMMER. 



When the rays of the sun begin to be wai'mer and the roofs of tlie 

 snow houses tumble down the natives live in a very uncomfortable 

 way until a sufficient number of sealskins are procured to build a 

 tent. Sometimes a family live under a roof too small to cover them 



