Ceremonial sling

Name/Title

Ceremonial sling

Entry/Object ID

1984.14.18

Description

Fiber, alpaca. Ceremonial sling with tapestry and pile woven pouch and stylized bird motifs and braided cords.  Colors include red, yellow, black, tan, and white.  A fine example.

Acquisition

Accession

1984.14

Source or Donor

Mike D. May, David C. May

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Mike D. and David C. May

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sling

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Percussive Weapons

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Coiled around itself, hard to get an accurate measurement.

Dimension Notes

Dimensions of rectangle sling: W: 2 3/4 in L: 9 in Approximate length of each cord: 45 in Approximate total length: 99 in