Sling Item Number: Sf1085 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown and beige braided sling made from heavy hand-spun sheep wool with a central oval shape; half brown, half beige. There is a small braided section near the middle that is both brown and beige while the ends are strictly beige.
Narrative
Used for hurling stones. The sling is doubled and twirled with the stone in the middle pocket, then after momentum is gained the end without the finger loop is released, sending the rock flying.
Item History
- Made by Pedro Gonzales Vargas (Maker) in Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia during 1983
- Collected by Mary Frame during 1983
- Owned by Mary Frame before October 27, 1983
- Received from Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 27, 1983
What
- Name
- Sling
- Identification Number
- Sf1085
- Type of Item
- sling
- Material
- sheep wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 134.2 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 1.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Creator
- Pedro Gonzales Vargas (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Mary Frame
- Previous Owner
- Mary Frame
- Received from
- Mary Frame (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Candelaria, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
When
- Creation Date
- during 1983
- Collection Date
- during 1983
- Ownership Date
- before October 27, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on October 27, 1983
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0948/0064