CUSTOMS OF THE ESKIMOS. 163 
the long days of winter, isa game something hke our 
old game of cup and ball. Jt is played with a block of 
ivory, cut so as to somewhat resemble the form of a 
bear, which it is supposed to be. The ivory is drilled 
full of holes in a regular and systematic way, and to the 
neck of the block an ivory pin four or five inches in 
ESKIMO GAMES AND TOYS. 
length is attached by means of a sinew cord about a foot 
long. To prevent twisting of this cord, a little ivory 
swivel is inserted in the middle of it, and the game is 
played by swinging up the ivory block and catching it 
upon the pin. The various holes in the block count 
differently, so that there is really a good deal of skill in 
the game. 
