Slingshot

Item number K2.367 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

"Y" shaped wooden slingshot with the head of a man carved on the front under the V shape prong. There are two notches on the top two ends of the slingshot and a series of lines carved in the handle above the head.

History Of Use

Slingshots are usually carved from the natural Y-bend of a tree branch, and are primarily used for hunting small game, including birds and bats. When used, the slingshot would have had a flexible rubber band between its prongs to the create the sling for firing small stones. These slingshots first became desirable for collectors in the late 1980s after a coffee table book, containing images of them, was published. After this, decorated slingshots were carved with the purpose of commercial sale; unlikely for this slingshot due to its collection date.