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REPORT OF NATIONAL MUSEUM, 1888. 



(fig. 39) is of a very peculiar shape ; only one other has been noticed like 

 it. The wood is of the best kind, and fire has been made on it a num- 

 ber of times. In several places the holes have been bored clear through. 



Fig. 38. 

 Fire-making Set (hearth with step and five slota). 



(Cat. No. 1278190, U. S. N. M. Koegiuiie, Bristol Bay, Alask.i. Collected by W. J. Fisher,) 



The mouth -piece bears no evidence that it has been held between the 

 teeth. It is highly probable that fire was made on these outfits more 

 often by two persons, one holding the mouth-piece, or rest, and fanning 



