Sling with Geometric Design
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unknown Peruvian
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Sling with Geometric Design
Camelid fiber
93 5/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/2 in. (237 x 3 x 1.3 cm)
Bryn Mawr College
Accession Number:
2000.3.122
Geography:
South America, Peru, Andes
Classification:
Tools and Equipment; Weapons; Accessories
Culture/Nationality:
Peruvian
Collection:
Ward M. Canaday Collection
Keywords
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This object has the following keywords:
- geometric patterns
- Peruvian - Of or belonging to the nation of Peru or its people.
- slings - Throwing weapons consisting basically of a strap of leather, fabric, or similar flexible material, widening into a pouch at the center to hold the projectile. They are held by the two ends and swung round rapidly, then one end is released to hurl the projectile.
- textiles - General term for carpets, fabrics, costume, or other works made of textile materials, which are natural or synthetic fibers created by weaving, felting, knotting, twining, or otherwise processing. For works of art or high craft that employ textile as a medium, prefer "textile art (visual works)."
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2000.3.122_BMC_f.jpg
2000.3.122_BMC_a.pdf
Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- A Curious Group; a cabinet of curiosities Bryn Mawr College , Apr 4, 2014 – Jun 30, 2014
Bibliography List
The following Bibliography exist for this object:
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Carrie Robbins
and Nathanael Roesch.
A Curious Group.
Bryn Mawr College.
Bryn Mawr, PA, April 4–June 1, 2014
Figure Number: Violence 3
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