A woman on a sandy beach, identified as an Eskimo, is kneeling in front of a pile of fish, which are spread out on a blanket. In her hand is a stick onto which she is stringing the fish. In the foreground is a round metal pot with handle that contains fish. Two pots, one square and the other round, are situated next to the fish-filled metal pot. The woman wears a light-colored garment that is lined with fur around the neck and sleeve openings. In the background a wooden canoe is proppped up on its side with a stick and and is covered with a tarp. A bundle of rope is hanging from the inside of the canoe.