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Waltes game
Maker
Inconnu / Unknown
InscriptionsOn the back of the platter, handwritten with ink: "Either the dice or the game was called attesta. Mic Mac gambling game. 6 dice 51 straight sticks and 3 of this form and 1 of this form. The set consists of the platter on which to toss the dice marked A and 55 sticks opposite."
Two drawing illustrate the shape of the 4 particular sticks.
Date
1865-1900
Medium / Technique
Wood, bone, pigment
Dimensions1.5 x 31 cm
ClassificationRecreational Objects - Game Equipment
CultureIndigenous: Mi'kmaq
Origin
Eastern maritimes, Canada
Geocultural Area
Eastern Woodlands
Object NumberM76.0-61
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of David Ross McCord
Status
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