Shuttlecock

Shuttlecock

Feathered and weighted ball hit back and forth by the Hagoita (battledore) used to play oibane. A: Shuttlecock (hare) Black seed or nut .5" in Dia. Attached through the top of the seed are 5 chicken feathers. Feathers are dyed purple at lower end. A green felt end protrudes from where feathers are inserted. B:Shuttlecock (hare) Black seed or nut attached to 5 feathers died turquise and yellow. B: Same except feathers are dyed turquoise at bottom and light yellow near the ends. Felt end is red. 4 feathers.

1998.108.001