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Set split canes for playing game called w'k'tatzsemin
Set split canes for playing game called w'k'tatzsemin
Object Number 34-114-10/3912
Display Title Set split canes for playing game called w'k'tatzsemin
Descriptions
Indigenous Term W'k'tatzsemin. Wokoko means wood. Tatz-semin means throwing.
Object Description Set split canes for playing game called w'k'tatzsemin; the split canes are designated by the same word; 8 canes are used in playing the game: there is 1 extra in this set.
Inventory Description Game, split reed sticks, 1 side plain, other red pigment, tied w/ leather thongs
Classification
  • Game
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Northern Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nevada
Additional Geographic Terms Pyramid Lake
Materials Reed, Cane
Dimensions Overall: 32 x 0.9 x 0.2 cm (12 5/8 x 3/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 9
Label on object 34-114-10/3912
Provenance
Collector Willard Zerbe Park (07/09/1934-09/07/1934)
Intermediary Willard Zerbe Park (08/23/1934-12/14/1934)

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