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What did Iroquois Indian children play with?

* Dolls: Dolls were often made of wood, corn husks, or animal skin. They were sometimes dressed in clothing that was similar to the clothing that the Iroquois children wore.

* Balls: Balls were made of wood, leather, or animal fur. They were often played with in games of catch or lacrosse.

* Tops: Tops were made of wood or bone. They were spun by using a string or a stick.

* Rattles: Rattles were made of wood, turtle shells, or animal horns. They were often decorated with beads or feathers.

* Stilt: These were made of long sticks with crosspieces near the top for the children's feet.

* Swings: Swings were made of rope or vines and were hung from trees.

* Toboggans: Toboggans were made of wood or bone and were used for sledding in the snow.

* Snowshoes: Snowshoes were made of wood and were used for walking in the snow.

* Ice skates: Ice skates were made of bone or metal and were used for skating on ice.

* Lacrosse sticks: These sticks were made of a curved wooden stick with a lacrosse net at the end.

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