Woven sling. Black and white strands of wool are twisted and woven into a long rope with a large loop at one end. Tassels of hair dyed bright red are attached to neck of loop. Several strands of unbraided white wool hang from the opposite end. At centre of rope the wool splits, and inside is stitched a diamond shaped panel of red cotton backed by patchwork wool material in green, orange, red and purple.

• History Of Use

  Shepherd's slingshot.

• Narrative

  Collected by the donor during trips to Tibet in 1988 and 1990.

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• Type of Item sling
• Culture Tibetan
• Material wool fibre, cotton fibre, hair, dye
• Measurements height 222.0 cm, width 7.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Barbara Cook
• Received from Barbara Cook

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• Made in Tibet

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• Collection Date between 1988 and 1990
• Ownership Date before May 30, 2016
• Acquisition Date on May 30, 2016

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3174/0008