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636. Position 4, opening A (fig. 255).—This figure will correspond 
with opening A of position 3, the loop passing behind index and 
middle finger. On each hand there is now a radial index and ulnar 
middle-finger string. 
Fic. 255.—Position 4. Opening A. 
63%. Position 4, opening B (fig. 256).—Also somewhat irregular. 
Loop each end of the string upon itself and place it over index and 
middle finger. 
638. I have had cause to make frequent use of the expression 
“Exchange loops” to indicate the manipulation necessary to simul- 
SEE 
Fic. 256.—Position 4. Opening B. 
taneously exchange the loop on the back of a digit on one hand for 
a loop on the back of the corresponding digit on the other: e. g., 
the second and third stages in the manufacture of the basket or 
quake (sec. 666). 
The following is a synopsis of abbreviations: 
H=hand. 
E—Nehte 
ra =radial. 
st=string. 
¢=thumb. 
m =middle finger. 
7=little finger. 
BH =both hands. 
FR =right. 
ul=ulnar. 
wr =wrist. 
i=index finger. 
r—ring finger. 
Aka, =Akawai. 
Ara. = Arawak. 
Car. =Carib. 
Mak.= Makusi. 
Pat. =Patamona. 
Tar. =Taruma. 
Tau. =Taalipang or 
Taurepang. 
Wai. =Waiwai. 
Wap. =Wapishana. 
War. =Warrau. 
