Game Hoop Item Number: X1126.31a from the Brooklyn Museum
Description
Hoops with red pigment. These two hoops would have been used as part of a hoop and pole game that was played widespread throughout the Plains. This set is missing the stake used to pierce the hoop, thrown while running as part of the game. The stick would have been long, slender and pointed, flat on other end. The hoops are in great shape.
Credit Line
Brooklyn Museum Collection
Item History
- Made by Plains between 1800 and 1999
What
- Name
- Game Hoop
- Identification Number
- X1126.31a
- Type of Item
- hoop and game
- Material
- wood and rawhide hide
- Overall
- length 13.75 in, width 0.5 in, height 13.75 in
Who
- Creator
- Plains
Where
- Holding Institution
- Brooklyn Museum
When
- Creation Date
- between 1800 and 1999
Other
- Classification
- Recreation, Toys, Games