Almost Lost Forever: Ancient Toys From Ancient Societies

Leather Skin Balls

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Leather balls in Ancient Egypt was usually made out of leather skin and papyrus seeds. Rubber was an unfamiliar resource known to this ancient civilization, and the leather provided children with the bouncy, soft texture needed to throw a ball safely. They were mostly played with by male children, with small Egyptian females often having to play less competitive games.