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chunkey


Identification code: 300435738



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  • chunky

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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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