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Gambling Sticks
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Gambling Sticks
Gambling Sticks

Gambling Sticks

Datec. 1879
Mediumwood, mammal skin
DimensionsOther: 16 × 11 cm (6 5/16 × 4 5/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeremonial Objects
Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-60
Object numberHRC 00060
Descriptionstick game. 45 sticks of wood, rounded and all the same size. painted with red and black stripes, one plain, two notched irregularly. few sticks are slightly curved. sticks in pouch made of one piece of skin, one end folded, sides sewn with sinew, one seam partly broken, flap taperingg. skin thong attached to end of flap. flat piece of bone, one side curved attached to end of skin thong. remains of cedar bark in pouch.
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