Northern Pomo Online Talking Dictionary


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Northern Pomo to English

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stick game
k'aday
noun
stick game

see also: women's dice game

Women’s dice game: Goal was to get all 12 sticks. Playing pieces were willow stick that are split down the center, smooth on one side and designs on the other. 2 women sit there, take the 12 sticks, 6 and 6 for each, roll it in their hand, and shoot it out. Slick ones are worth nothing, get sticks for getting more designed ones facing up.
Example phrases (phrasicon)
EC
ES
playing stick game
k'aday diman
verb phrase
playing stick game

see also: playing women's dice game
ES

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"X" basket pattern
hajak
noun
"X" basket pattern, basket pattern in the form of an "X"

see also: "X" basket design
AL
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