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Object Number 34-24-10/3739
Display Title Model sticks for hand game.
Descriptions
Object Description Model sticks for hand game. 8 sticks, 4 to each team. Strings attached to middle finger or wrist to prevent cheating.
Inventory Description Game, worked wood sticks, cylindrical, 4 natural, 4 dark brown, center groove
Classification
  • Game
Department Ethnographic
Artist Mr. Tom Painter (01/01/1933-01/01/1934)
Culture
  • Chemehuevi
  • Southern Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / La Paz County / Parker
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm (2 1/4 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 34-24-10/3739
Provenance
Collector Dr. Isabel T. Kelly (01/01/1933-01/01/1934)
Intermediary Dr. Isabel T. Kelly (02/01/1934-06/01/1934)

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