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20th C. Guatemalan Painted Wood Phallic Slingshot

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20th C. Guatemalan Painted Wood Phallic Slingshot

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Description

**Originally Listed At $200**

Central America, Guatemala, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A hand-carved slingshot (known as an ondilla in Spanish) in the form of a slender phallus. The phallic tool has a dense shaft, a conical head, a pair of testes protruding from one side, and two forked sling strap hooks. The slingshot is painted with vibrant green and brown pigments, and the head is accentuated with a deep red hue. Size: 1.2" W x 5.5" H (3 cm x 14 cm); 6.2" H (15.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-House of Ancestors collection; ex-private Galisteo, New Mexico, USA collection

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Condition

Minor abrasions to head, body, and strap hooks, with light fading to original pigmentation, otherwise intact and very good. Nice traces of original pigment throughout.

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20th C. Guatemalan Painted Wood Phallic Slingshot

Name: 20th C. Guatemalan Painted Wood Phallic Slingshot
SKU: 81993993
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $350 - $525

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