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Two Diamonds
(1,4)

Two Diamonds

1. Opening A.

2. Release 1 loop. 1, over intervening strings, picks up 5f.

3. Osage Ending. (1, from below, enters 2 loop near the base of 2. Navajo 1 loops. 2, from above, enters triangle near base of 1. Release 5 loop. Rotate 2 a half turn away from you and extend, palms facing away.)

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Notes: In Jayne’s book this figure is called ‘Osage Two Diamonds’ (Jayne 1906:28-30).

 

   
   
 

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