DepartmentLatin America
Bolas
NameLash
Date1960's
Place madeArgentina, South America
Mediumrawhide
DimensionsOverall: 35 in. (88.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ambassador Frank Ortiz
Object numberA.2005.4.1V
DescriptionBolas has braided cord - 35" long, three strands gathered together at one end with three balls hanging off free ends of strands. The bolas are heavy, each with a woven crown of rawhide. This type is known as "Très Marias."
1450 - 1550
1973
ca. 1970
ca. 1970
ca. 1970
Early -mid 20th century
Early-mid 20th century