An introduction to the life and work of George Brown, and his collection of ethnological artefacts.
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.
Collection Number | H0136833 |
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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 |