Yo-Yo

92-1-16

From: India (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 92-1-16
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian (uncertain)
Provenience India (uncertain)
Date Made 19th Century - Early 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Thread | Metal
Technique Incised | Painted
Description

Wood yo-yo. Engraved design on both sides consisting of five concentric circles and lines radiating from center. Concave circle with metal tack at center. Painted red on inner area with green coloring in incised areas and very center with yellow at edge. On one side there are incised markings that may be an inscription. String attached to center of yo-yo.

Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1992

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