As it showed no desire to harm them, they exhibited no fear but abundance of respect.
The Chukchees and Koriaks are creditable workers in metals and ivory.
I saw animal representations rudely but well cut in ivory, and spear-heads that would do credit to any blacksmith.

Their hunting knives, made from hoop-iron, are well fashioned, and some of the handles are tastefully inlaid with copper, brass, and silver.

In trimming their garments they are very skillful, and cut bits of deerskin into various fantastic shapes.
At Ghijiga I bought a kotlanka, intending to wear it in my winter travel.

Its sleeves were purposely very long, and the hood had a wide fringe of dogskin to shield the face.

I could never put the thing on with ease, and ultimately sold it to a curiosity hunter.