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Sling shot - made from sheep wool yarn; may be made by man, woman or +
Sling shot - made from sheep wool yarn; may be made by man, woman or +
Object Number 39-112-60/6628
Display Title Sling shot - made from sheep wool yarn; may be made by man, woman or +
Descriptions
Object Description Sling shot - made from sheep wool yarn; may be made by man, woman or +
Inventory Description Slingshot, woven wool pocket with braided ties, dark brown and white
Classification
  • Slingshot
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Besud
  • Hazara
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Afghanistan
Additional Geographic Terms Afghanistan, Central: Hazarajat; Besud
Materials Wool, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 64.1 x 6.6 x 4.8 cm (25 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-112-60/6628

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