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STATUES

ONE CHILD IS THE 'BUYER,' ONE IS THE 'SELLER,' AND
ALL THE REST BECOME STATUES. THE SELLER TAKES EACH
CHILD, IN TURN, BY THE ARM, SWINGS HIM AROUND AND
AROUND, THEN LETS GO. THE CHILD FREEZES INTO A
POSITION; THE BUYER COMES IN AND TOUCHES (IN TURN)
EACH STATUE AND THE STATUE PERFORM TRICKS. THE
BUYER DECIDES WHICH STATUE HE LIKES THE BEST, PUR-
CHASES IT, AND THAT STATUE BECOMES THE BUYER FOR THE
NEXT GAME.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity Song: Game, Pastime, Sport

Date learned: 00-00-1960

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