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

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Datenot dated
Mediumwood
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (16.2 x 3.5 x 2.9 cm)
ClassificationsWeapons and Armor
Credit LineGift of Dr. Richard D. Mandell
Terms
    Object number2005.46.11
    DescriptionThis slingshot is carved into the form of a soldier and may date to the period of intense violence in the highlands during the 1980’s. The attention to detail suggests close first hand observation of a military uniform.
    On View
    Not on view
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    post 1950
    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
    Artist Unknown
    19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nigeria, Yoruba people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    after 1532
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Chimú
    900-1460