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String figures were widely studied by [[anthropologist]]s from the 1880s through around [[1900]], as they appear to have arisen independently as an | String figures were widely studied by [[anthropologist]]s from the 1880s through around [[1900]], as they appear to have arisen independently as an entertainment pastime in many societies. Many figures were collected and described from [[Pacific Islander]]s, Inuit and other Native Americans. The first known book of the subject was ''String Figures and How to Make Them'', by [[Caroline Furness Jayne]]. | ||
The most popular and well-known string game appears to be [[cat's cradle]]. String figures that are also well distributed throughout the world include Jacob's Ladder (Osage Diamonds, Fishnet), Cup and Saucer (Sake Glass, Coffee Cup) and Tree Hole (The Moon Gone Dark, Sun). | The most popular and well-known string game appears to be [[cat's cradle]]. String figures that are also well distributed throughout the world include Jacob's Ladder (Osage Diamonds, Fishnet), Cup and Saucer (Sake Glass, Coffee Cup) and Tree Hole (The Moon Gone Dark, Sun). | ||
