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Three Antique Slingshots from Africa Ex Gould Collection

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Three Antique Slingshots from Africa Ex Gould Collection

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This lot contains three carved wooden slingshots from west Africa. This lot has a large slingshot from the Baule shown reading a book, a very nice old example that measures 8.25 inches tall, a well worn Lobi slingshot that measures 7 5/8 inches and a slender Baule slingshot that measures 7.5 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Prof. Gould collection, New York.

Condition

Good, well worn

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Three Antique Slingshots from Africa Ex Gould Collection

Name: Three Antique Slingshots from Africa Ex Gould Collection
SKU: 174979383
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

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