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Early 20th C. Guatemalan Wood Slingshot - Zoomorph

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Early 20th C. Guatemalan Wood Slingshot - Zoomorph

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Guatemala, ca. 1925 CE. Very attractive wooden slingshot in the form of a standing zoomorphic figure. He stands in near human pose with hands to his face, tail curling up the back, wonderful deep patina from usage. Size: 6" H (15.2 cm).

Provenance: Ex-Paul and Louise Bernheimer collection, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, CA., acquired before 1980.

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Condition

Tip of left foot and 1/2 of one tine missing else excellent

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Early 20th C. Guatemalan Wood Slingshot - Zoomorph

Name: Early 20th C. Guatemalan Wood Slingshot - Zoomorph
SKU: 43429335
Price: 74 USD
Availability: InStock

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