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Sling from New Britain

A sling for throwing stones. Used as an artillery weapon. Fighters held the end of the rope, and twirled it rapidly to fling the stone at a distant enemy.

Sling from New Britain
Collection Number H0136833
Artefact Sling
Location New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago
Materials Stone, Leaf, String
Dimensions/Weight H: 4.4 cm / W: 5.9 cm / D: 4.5 cm / Wght: 103.0 g

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