PLATE I. 



(Murdoch. Eskimo bows.) 



Fig. 1. Bow of reindeer antler, with simple backing of sinew, from Cumberland Gulf, 

 No. 34053. Collected by L. Kumlien. Side and back, reduced. 



Fig. 2. Straight bow, with simplest form of "Southern" backing, from near Cape 

 Ronianzoff, No. 36032. Collected by E. W. Nelson. Side and back, re- 

 duced. 

 Note. — Every reduced figure is accompanied by a scale, on which each 

 division represents one inch. 



