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Playing Taba, a variant of Knucklebones, Argentina
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Playing Taba, a variant of Knucklebones, Argentina
Customs of the countryside, Argentinian gauchos playing Taba a variant of the game of Knucklebones, Argentina. The game is played in a field where the taba or talus bone is thrown to the air. Upon falling the people making bets guess if it will fall upward (suerte) or backward (culo). Date: circa 1909
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Backward Bets Country Side Gambling Gaucho Gauchos Jacks Jugando Stones Talus Upward Suerte
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This photograph captures a lively game of Taba, a traditional Argentinian variation of Knucklebones, played among gauchos in the countryside around the year 1909. In this game, participants gather in an open field, their eyes focused intently on the small talus bone, or taba, as it is thrown into the air. The bone, resembling a small human hand with five distinct protrusions, lands either upward (suerte) or backward (culo). The anticipation and excitement are palpable as the players make their bets, their hands concealed from view, adding an element of suspense and gamble to the simple game. The stones or jacks, used to mark the betting areas, scatter the ground, while the players' hats and clothing add vibrant pops of color against the verdant backdrop of the Argentinian countryside. Taba, also known as stragaloi, hucklebones, dibs, dibstones, or jackstones, is a game with ancient origins that has been enjoyed by various cultures throughout history. The game's simplicity and accessibility have made it a popular pastime, particularly in rural communities, where it continues to be played and cherished as a beloved tradition. As the taba bone falls to the ground, the players' hearts race, their breath held, and their eyes fixed on the outcome. The upward position, symbolizing good fortune and success, brings cheers and laughter, while the backward position, representing the opposite, may elicit groans and good-natured teasing. Regardless of the outcome, the game of Taba brings people together, fostering camaraderie and creating cherished memories in the Argentinian countryside.
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