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Guatemalan Slingshots

  • Country: Guatemala
  • Source: Colonia Arts, San Francisco
  • Size (cm): 15
  • Material: Painted wood

Children’s slingshots. The Guatemalan slingshot is a traditional handicraft whose elaborate carvings use imagery derived from the animal kingdom, Mayan and Catholic iconography, myths, and historic events. Each is a unique piece of art reflecting the value of the artisan but each also serves as a cultural artifact.

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