Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Ball and Darts Game- Hothamonne

  Ball and Darts Game- Hothamonne -Native American Indian Game


Make a ball out of fiber or some material that can be easily pierced; the Indians use yucca leaves. The darts are made of corn cobs, each with two feathers and a slender stick for a point.
The ball is placed on the ground, and the darts are thrown at it from a short distance. If the first player pierces the ball, his dart remains in place until the other one plays. If he, too, is successful, it is a tie. If the second player does not strike the ball, the first one throws again, and so on. The one who hits the ball, most often is the winner. 

References:
1. Everyland 1913
2. GAMES OF THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS. BY STEWART CULLIN 1907