Stick Game

45-15-1275

From: California (State) | Lake County (California) | Highland Springs

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 45-15-1275
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hupa
Provenience California (State) | Lake County (California) | Highland Springs
Culture Area California Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Feather | Hide | Pigment
Description

36 splint-like game sticks, variously and gaily decorated in red, black and purple. 4 have the black central band, essential in the guessing contest. Water-bird-skin case.

Length 28.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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