Description:

Central America, Guatemala, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A lovely set of hand-carved wooden slingshots (ondillas) in the form of Jesus crucified on the Cross and the Devil. The Devil stands with wide-spread legs and hands on hips, wears a large collar, and has a pair of nubbin-shaped horns atop his head. The slingshot depicting Jesus is painted black with areas of painted red highlights accentuating his head, body, and legs. Size: 2.125" W x 5.75" H (5.4 cm x 14.6 cm).

Provenance: private Eason Eige collection, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

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#138385

  • Condition: Both items have surface wear and minor abrasions commensurate with age, small nicks to bodies and sling prongs, wear to some finer details, and wear to pigmentation, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits throughout.

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September 27, 2018 7:00 AM MDT
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