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650. The Pleiades. Mak. (fig. 268). A similar figure is reported 
from the Kaua (Arawak stock), Aiary River (XG, 1, 123). 
BH.—Position 1. 
4H.—Hook up from proximal side the palmar string with backs of 
m and ¢ of opposite hand. 
ic. 268.—The Pleiades. (Makusi.) 
BH.—With the back of ¢ hook back over intervening strings the 
ral st onto ra side of t, and with back of 7 similarly hook back wi ¢ st 
onto wi side of 7. 
BH.—With 7 and m, well 
separated, hook up onto their (a) 5 
backs the two diagonal strings A 
converging to center. (B) 
BH.— From back of 7 and 
m draw the single large loop 
over into the palm. 
BH.—Exchange loops on 
backs of m and 7. 
BH.—There is a_ double 
string now on ra side of 7 and 
on ul side of ¢. 
Through 7 loop, from the distal side, pick up with opposite hand 
the double w/ ¢ string with its ¢ loop, draw it off ¢, and passing it over 
rai st drop it back onto 7. 
Through m loop, from its distal side, pick up with opposite hand 
the double va 7 st with its 7 loop, and passing it over wl m st drop it 
back onto 7. 
LH .—Draw the loops on back of m and ¢ over into the palm. 
The points of the hexagonal figure and its central knot represent 
the seven stars composing the cluster. 
Fic. 269.—The Moon. (Warrau.) 
