20th C. Guatemalan Wood Slingshots - Jesus & Devil
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Central America, Guatemala, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A lovely set of hand-carved wooden slingshots (ondillas) in the form of Jesus crucified on the Cross and the Devil. The Devil stands with wide-spread legs and hands on hips, wears a large collar, and has a pair of nubbin-shaped horns atop his head. The slingshot depicting Jesus is painted black with areas of painted red highlights accentuating his head, body, and legs. Size: 2.125" W x 5.75" H (5.4 cm x 14.6 cm).
Provenance: private Eason Eige collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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#138385
Provenance: private Eason Eige collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#138385
Condition
Both items have surface wear and minor abrasions commensurate with age, small nicks to bodies and sling prongs, wear to some finer details, and wear to pigmentation, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits throughout.
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20th C. Guatemalan Wood Slingshots - Jesus & Devil
Estimate $300 - $500
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