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Object #     1996-45/3
Object name     Yo-yo
Culture of Origin     St. Lawrence Island Yupik, Gambell
Materials     Seal Skin, Suede, Dye, Sinew, Thread, Walrus Ivory
Techniques     Sewn, Braided, Polished
Dimensions     L: 29.2 x 3.2 in, Diam: 1.7 in
Exhibit Label    

"The yo-yos were used for hunting birds in the past. As children played with them, we developed good eye/hand coordination and both fine and gross motor skills, which we eventually used while hunting and gathering food."

Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson, Yup’ik

Source     Mr. John A. Putnam
Location     Gambell
Credit     Gift of John A. Putnam


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