Item TB145
This Item was Sold on 4 September
2009 for $50
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The bola is a primitive hunting tool that was originally
used by the Chinese, Eskimos and South American Indians.
Bolas are a throwing device made out of weights that are
attached to the ends of interconnected cords. Bolas are
designed to capture animals by entangling their legs. They
are most famously used by the South American gauchos.
Gauchos used bolas to capture running cattle or game. For detailed information about bolas from different
cultures, please visit the flight-toys
bola web page. This bola is a good example of a functional bola with
twisted, leather cords. Each of the balls has a solid
interior that is surrounded by a leather pouch. This bola is
probably strong enough to throw, but ti would be better to
hang it on the wall for display. Cord length = 66 -> 73
cm ; Ball diameters = 5.5 -> 6.0 cm ; Weight = 482 gm