Sha-we game pieces made of carved plum stones were placed in a basket and tossed in the air. Points were awarded depending on how the game pieces settled.

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Sha-we game pieces made of carved plum stones were placed in a basket and tossed in the air. Points were awarded depending on how the game pieces settled.

Copyright Marilyn Angel Wynn


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