How to use exotic top?

Question

My sister recently went to Peru and brought me back a spinning top. It consists of a string and the wooden top. Its hard to describe in words so here are some links to the pictures:

Top and String:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n87/alfonzinator95/IMG_0046.jpg

Top of top:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n87/alfonzinator95/IMG_0048.jpg

Top next to average sized thumb tack (so that you can see its relative size):

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n87/alfonzinator95/IMG_0050.jpg

I can not figure out how to use this top! Youtube and wikipedia were not much help to me. Neither was google. If someone can give me specific (very specific ;) directions on how to use this top I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Answer 1

I think you wrap the rope around the wooden circular part...then put the point onto the surface. Push done on the center of the round wooden part and pull the rope quickly....seen one similar to this and think thats how its done. If you need clarification email me.