Dice
| Object Number: | 70-9-337A |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Cherokee |
| Provenience: | United States of America North Carolina Big Cove |
| Culture Area: | Southeast Culture Area |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Wood |
| Length: | 2.6 cm |
| Credit Line: | Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970 |
Description
One of six used in bowl game; obtained from Will Westlong. This set represents the turtle. In the shape of a small oblong circle; the turtle has two sides which are not flat. Each side raises slightly in an arc. One side has burnt designs representing the shell of a turtle. The other side has no designs. The dice are made of wood.
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