Woven sling. Yak wool, in black and white, twisted and woven to create a long rope with loops at each end. At centre the rope splits and inside is placed a diamond shaped panel of brown and white weaving in the same pattern. Unprocessed yak hair, dyed dark red, decorates the sling portion as well as the larger loop at end.

• 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 yak wool fibre, dye
• Measurements height 176.0 cm, width 8.5 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 3174/0009