some bone game pieces for my tnet friends, brothers, and sisters

[larson1951]

these are most of the better game pieces i have found all at the same site
i know i have another good frame full but gotta find it
also some that i might have mixed u in some cigar boxes....russ has helped me organize a few years ago but i still got a ways to go
anyways.......this is what our brother 'Rock' has inspired me to put together

 

[kuger]

Those are out of this world Steve!!!WOW!

 

[rock]

I knew I wouldnt be disappointed and I wasnt. Truly amazing! Do you know what the lines meant, if anything?

 

[Sheperdess]

Amazing pieces. Thaks for showing them.

 

[GatorBoy]

Wow wow wow!

 

[larson1951]

I knew I wouldn't be disappointed and I wasn't. Truly amazing! Do you know what the lines meant, if anything?

hey hey rock i do not know what you mean by the 'lines' but i will give you any more info if you tell me what you are asking about.....
......if you are asking about the 'X's by golly i just don't know but i wish i did as they appear on a lot of mandan pieces


also fwiw i just got a email from 'natch'......he likes them also and says 'check it out'

i will try to get a picture of a few more that i am fortunate enuff to have around

larson1951

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Awesome pieces Steve. I love these types of artifacts and I really cherish the ones you traded to me. Probably my three most favorite pieces from your site.

 

[bsit1361]

Amazing as allways Steve!!

 

[rock]

Yes it was the X on some is what I was asking about. Must of been a type of game they played.

 

[releventchair]

Maybe some one will have info on some games.
Over here eastern midwest a game was pieces in a bowl or similar with pieces colored one side. bowl was struck down ward against ground if i recall right. Bets taken on how many were color upright? Awesome pieces!,thanks for sharing.

 

[Tnmountains]

Amazing pieces Larson. Beautiful. Hopefully some more will come your way.

 

[bravowhiskey]

hey Steve, those bone pieces you keep pulling out of the filed, ....always amazing! Bravo!

 

[reddirt]

Man you find the coolest stuff! Do you have an artifact room? If so, got any pics?

 

[larson1951]

Man you find the coolest stuff! Do you have an artifact room? If so, got any pics?

i wish i did have an artifact room

Yes it was the X on some is what I was asking about. Must of been a type of game they played.

the square ones with the X were played by sliding them on the ice.....aiming at a target

Maybe some one will have info on some games.
Over here eastern midwest a game was pieces in a bowl or similar with pieces colored one side. bowl was struck down ward against ground if i recall right. Bets taken on how many were color upright? Awesome pieces!,thanks for sharing.

the little rund ones were used in the basket game like you say

the name of the game was 'bah-dush-ka'

a set of seven pieces were used in the mandan game we have found all except the one with a buffalo face

 

[larson1951]

my friend john brought these for me to post i really really really like the big one....the triple line X's and the notches on the L&R sides
also this morning he brings this shard with a little face and a flesher...i am glad in a way we have weeds that have to be turned over...and then some rain
just thought i would post it ....just sayin'

 

[rock]

Wow that first one looks perfect. Tell your friend if he ever wants to get rid of it I would take it for him. Just joking of course I am sure nobody would ever give something like that away. I am really enjoying seeing all of these great artifacts you guys find.