Game Piece

70-9-333F

From: United States of America | North Carolina | Big Cove

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-333F
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cherokee
Provenience United States of America | North Carolina | Big Cove
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood
Description

Used in bowl game; obtained from Will Westlong. It is not known what these dice represent. They are round and flat on one side; brown as if burnt with lines carved across them. The other side raises to a point. There are no burnt designs or carved designs. The dice are made of wood.

Length 1.5 cm
Width 3.5 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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