A Global Cross-Cultural Analysis of String Figures Reveals Evidence of Deep Transmission and Innovation

Journal of the Royal Society Interface • Vol/Iss. 21 • Royal Society Publishing • • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Kaaronen, Roope O., Walsh, Matthew J., Henrich, Allison K. , Wisher, Isobel , Manninen, Mikael A., Eronen, Jussi T., Riede, Felix

Abstract

While string figure designs are very widespread, global cross-cultural analysis into potential connections are lacking. This study presents the first global and cross-cultural sample of string figures and suggests the widely dispersed occurrence of identical patterns and practices reflects a deep ancestry. Patterns such as these could be a product of deep cultural transmission and cognitive evolution, topics that should be researched further in future studies.
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