- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Sling of string. [El.B 6/2/2007]
- Long description
- Cradle consists of a double strand of twisted string. There is only one cord on one side of the cradle, consisting of a single strand of twisted string. [El.B 6/2/2007]
- Cultural groups
- Arab
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1913
- Date collected
- By 1913
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 04/1913 Found unentered: 2007
- Dimensions
- Length: max 670 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1913.17.105
Search terms: Weapon, Agriculture and Horticulture, Sling
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