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chunkey (games, <public and interactive activities>, ... Physical and Mental Activities (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: A game played by Late Woodland, Mississippian, and historic Native North American people; it is thought to have originated at the Cahokia site in Illinois. The game consists of a chunkey stone, rolled on the ground, a clay playing field, and a set of throwing sticks, which are thrown at the stone. Points are tallied based on the position of the sticks. |
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chunkey (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,B)
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chunky (C,U,English,UF,U,B)
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Late Woodland |
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(Woodland Tradition, Pre-Columbian North American styles, ... Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)) [300404767] |
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Mississippian |
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(Pre-Columbian North American styles, <Pre-Columbian North American styles and periods>, ... Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)) [300016811] |
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chunkey stones |
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(game pieces (game elements), <card, table and board game elements>, ... Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)) [300435737] |
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