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much the same way. It is a strong wicker work basket oval 
in shape. 
Dimensions : Length, 5| feet ; breadth, 3| feet ; depth, 
3 feet. 
Method of Use : This basket is tied to the side of the canoe, 
and is used in much the same way as the issa^i boat at Pana- 
dure. 
149. — Kodaicheelai (Tamil). 
Locality : East coast. 
Description : A rude imitation of a fish made in cloth. 
The cloth is stiffened by three sticks and a weight is attached 
to one end. At the same end the Kodaicheelai is attached to a 
Hne (Fig. 46). 
Fig. 46. — Kodaicheelai. 
Dimensions : Length, 6 feet ; greatest breadth, 1 foot. 
Method of Use : Each boat carries two of these, and they 
are attached by a line one on each side of the prow. These 
spread out as the canoe is paddled and roughly simulate the 
movements of the fish. The fish are attracted, and the 
fishermen harpoons them. The type of harpoon used is the 
Maiida, common all along the east coast. 
