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Gambling Sticks
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Gambling Sticks
Gambling Sticks

Gambling Sticks

Datec. 1879
Mediumwood, mammal skin, animal bone, metal, copper
DimensionsOther: 16 × 62 cm (6 5/16 × 24 7/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-58
Object numberHRC 00058
Descriptionstick game. pouch made from 2 pieces of skin, one, ver long partly folded sewn with rootlets (?) the other for the bottom, also sewn with rootlets (?). seams partly broken, very long flap wrapped around. long skin thong ( 3 parts ) attached to flap. flat piece piece of bone projecting each
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