Eré · Yoruba
Òkòtó
Spinning top · yard
A wooden or metal top whipped to spin. Balance and a shout when it falls.
Why. Hand, eye, and a word for motion.
- Yí òkòtó. Ka bí ó ṣe ń yí. — Spin the top. Count while it turns.
This one stays in the yard for now. Read the how, then play with stones or a rope at home.