Bulletin de l'Association Internationale du Jeu de Ficelle

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Topics include:

• Instructions for making newly discovered traditional string figures.
• Instructions for making modern (recently invented) string figures.
• Reconstructions of figures for which no methods were collected.
• Comparative studies examining the geographic distribution of specific string figures and techniques.
• Essays examining the myths, legends, and taboos often associated with string figures.
• Mathematical analyses of string figures (mathematicians view string figures as knots).
• Personal narratives describing string figure learning and teaching experiences.
• Accounts of performances that incorporate string figures (includes dance recitals, poetry readings, lectures, and storytelling events).
• Book reviews, bibliographic updates.
• Letters to the Editor (short communications, discussions of previously published articles, etc.).

Quality of information

All articles appearing in BISFA are critically reviewed by members of our editorial staff. This ensures that all string figure instructions are accurate and that all discussions are academically sound. BISFA is indexed and abstracted by the following services:

• Anthropological Literature - Harvard University
• Anthropological Index to Current Periodicals - Museum of Mankind, London
• Modern Language Association Bibliographic Index - New York