Ishtaboli
Ishtaboli (Choctaw stickball)
Choctaw, Ishtaboli, iti fabvssa (goal post), kapucha (stickball stick), Mississippi, Oklahoma, stickball, towa (ball)By: SANDRA BUSATTA – Stickball is more than a mere game for the Choctaw; is a tradition imbued with religious significance. As Choctaw filmaker Mark Williams (July 23, 2021) said on Facebook, “This is more than just a game to the Choctaw people. It’s an identity.” The crafting of the sticks symbolizes respect for their…