Antique Vintage Handcrafted Guatemalan Monkey Folk Art Slingshot from Chajul

The Guatemalan slingshot is a traditional handicraft whose elaborate carvings use imagery from the animal kingdom, Mayan and Catholic iconography, myths, and historic events. They are used to hunt birds and other small creatures.

*Excellent, antique condition with wonderful patina from natural use

*Materials: Hand carved painted cherrywood

*Early 20th Century

*From Chajul, Ixil Region of Guatemalan Highlands

*Dimensions: 5 1/2" w/o base, 8" w/ base

*Includes handcrafted wooden base