Oh, there are several ways that I know of. First, the Inuit were very prolific users of bow drills. One thing they do which is very unusual is that they hold the drill in their teeth. It's surprisingly practical, and I've used this method myself. read more
First, the Inuit were very prolific users of bow drills. One thing they do which is very unusual is that they hold the drill in their teeth. It’s surprisingly practical, and I’ve used this method myself. read more
Unless you are in western Alaska, do not use the term 'Eskimo'. Inuit is an Inuktitut word meaning, loosely, 'the people. It is the plural of 'Inuk', meaning 'man'. Except in the extreme north, where few settlements were tried, the did NOT live in igloos in the summer. Igloos melt. read more
Among the Eskimo and some other tribes the simple two-piece fire drill became a machine by the use of a hand or mouth rest containing a stone, bone, or wood socket for the upper end of the drill, and a cord with two handles or string on a bow for revolving the drill. read more