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Very Fine Guatemalan Wooden Slingshot / Ondilla
Very Fine Guatemalan Wooden Slingshot / Ondilla
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Description
Central America, Guatemala, early 20th century CE. A wooden slingshot, hand-carved in the form of an acrobatic male figure either doing a handstand or swinging from his hands. The man is dressed in a hat, shirt, pants, and shoes and presents a focused expression. Elaborately carved slingshots (ondillas) are a common theme of Guatemalan folk art from this time period. Size: 6.125" L x 2.5" W (15.6 cm x 6.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA

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Condition
Small repair to one foot. A small age crack to 'hand' and fissure to one knee. Nice patina.
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Very Fine Guatemalan Wooden Slingshot / Ondilla

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Starting Price $100
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