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Ceremonial sling
Ceremonial sling
Ceremonial sling
Museum of International Folk Art

Ceremonial sling

Artist Artist unrecorded
DateLate 19th-early 20th century
Place madeHighlands, Bolivia, South America
MediumSheep's wool and/or llama fiber
Dimensions124 × 2 15/16 in. (315 × 7.5 cm)
ClassificationsArmament Accessory
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Laurie Adelson and Bruce Takami, A.2010.26.123
Object numberA.2010.26.123
DescriptionWoven sling in shades of browns and tan. Wrapped cords and braided ends in diamond patterns, one end with loop, the other a tassel.
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Ceremonial sling
Artist unrecorded
Late 19th-early 20th century
Ceremonial sling
Artist unrecorded
Late 19th-early 20th century
Ceremonial sling
Artist unrecorded
Late 19th-early 20th century
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Artist unrecorded
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