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SHEEP SPINAL BONE GAMES: KNOWLEDGE AND ENTERTAINMENT


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Bulag, Uradyn E. 
Fuerwa, Dorjraa 

Abstract

This video explores what the Torghuts call ‘Heldeg Yas’, the first spinal bone next to the tail. If a host family treats guests sheep meat, including that part, the feasting can become more interesting as people ask each other questions regarding the spinal bone at the end of the meal. Hence, guests often do not pick up and consume the spinal bone meat if they do not know the game and its answers. However, eventually, one of them will eat and attempt to answer the questions. Kota interpreted questions and possible answers.

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entertainment, Bone Culture, Heldeg Yas, Spinal Bone

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Kalmyk Cultural Heritage Documentation Project, University of Cambridge

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Sponsored by Arcadia Fund, a charitable fund of Lisbet Rausing and Peter Baldwin.