Dice

70-9-337D

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

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-337D
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | North Carolina | Big Cove
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood
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.

Length 2.3 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Width 1.7 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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