Mandan boys enjoyed playing the hoop and pole game. The object of the game was to shoot spears through the center hole of a willow hoop with leather webbing.

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Mandan boys enjoyed playing the hoop and pole game. The object of the game was to shoot spears through the center hole of a willow hoop with leather webbing.

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