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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Slingshot
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Slingshot

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Datepost 1950
Mediumwood
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (14.9 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm)
ClassificationsWeapons and Armor
Credit LineGift of Dr. Richard D. Mandell
Terms
    Object number2003.46.14
    DescriptionThis slingshot is carved in the form of a half man, half cat. It suggests a dancer in costume, or a shaman who has transformed into his animal companion spirit.
    On View
    On view
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    500-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    500-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    500-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1-500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Baulé people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1-500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Isaac Frankel
    1986
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Veneziano Jacometto
    possibly 1470s