Sling
Item number 3174/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Woven sling. Yak wool, in black and white, twisted and woven to create a long rope with loops at each end. At centre the rope splits and inside is placed a diamond shaped panel of brown and white weaving in the same pattern. Unprocessed yak hair, dyed dark red, decorates the sling portion as well as the larger loop at end.
History Of Use
Shepherd's slingshot.
Narrative
Collected by the donor during trips to Tibet in 1988 and 1990.
Item History
- Made in Tibet
- Collected between 1988 and 1990
- Owned by Barbara Cook before May 30, 2016
- Received from Barbara Cook (Donor) on May 30, 2016
What
- Name
- Sling
- Identification Number
- 3174/9
- Type of Item
- sling
- Material
- yak wool fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 176.0 cm, width 8.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tibet
Who
- Culture
- Tibetan
- Previous Owner
- Barbara Cook
- Received from
- Barbara Cook (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- between 1988 and 1990
- Ownership Date
- before May 30, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on May 30, 2016
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3174/0009
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