DepartmentLatin America

Slingshot

NameSlingshot

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date20th century

Place madeGuatemala, Central America

MediumWood, paint, rubber, leather

Dimensions15 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. (40.4 x 3.2 x 2.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bill Simmons, A.1991.70.3

Object numberA.1991.70.3

DescriptionCarved, partially painted black and white, with thick rubber band, black leather sling. Face is black-brown, horse-like, rest of upper body is white. Arms uplifted, ending in three fingered hand. Legs black with white decorations on them, feet, ankles.