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Honda or horqueta
Honda or horqueta
Honda or horqueta
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentLatin America

Honda or horqueta

NameSlingshot
DateMid-20th century
Place madeGuatemala, Central America
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. (13.97 x 3.81 x 4.1275 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.314
DescriptionReclining squirrel figure with tail curved up over the back. Front paws are clasped and back legs rucked under the body. The front paws rest on the slingshot part. Color is dark brown.
Honda or horqueta
Mid-20th century
Honda or horqueta
Mid-20th century
Squirrel
Mamie Deschillie
ca. 1990, donor
CANDLESTICK
Herón Martínez Mendoza
CA 1960, STAFF
Tanuki
c. 1960
Curing Set, Juego del Aire (for adult)
María del Refugio Reyes Hernandez
1997
Honda or horqueta
Mid-20th century
Curing Set (Cuadrilla)
Darío Soteno Léon
1997
Seated Bear
Robert Wirtz
1989
Dragon
Serapio Medrano
c. 1985
Whistle
CA 1960, STAFF
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