Snake stick

[larson1951]

the mandan and arikara played a game on the ice with these
these are called snake sticks
I am not 100% sure about the one on bottom but the one on top is for sure
anybody else have knowledge about these?
larson1951

 

[quito]

I wonder if those aren't similar to the ice gliders? The 5 1/2 inch rib bone sections pointed on one end and cut straight across on the back end.

 

[larson1951]

hey thanks quito,
I think the games are similar
I have several of those like the ones you posted (for which I appreciate)
but they don't have any markings on them
I hope someone has some more pictures or knowledge about this kind of stuff
larson1951

 

[Neogeo]

Those are too cool.....I am gonna have to try to find more info on snakestick

 

[pickaway]

Thanks for the look.

 

[Tnmountains]

Larson great looking artifacts. I have never found anything like what you find. I wish I did .
HH
TnMtns

 

[coteau]

Great examples of snow snakes Larson!

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Are you sure the top piece isn't a Phallic Symbol?

Just a thought.