Item TB170
This Item was Sold on 19 May 2009
for $73
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The bola or boleadoras 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 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
braided leather cords. Each of the balls has a solid sand
interior that is surrounded by a leather pouch. The leather
used to hold the balls is Rhea leather. This bola is
probably strong enough to throw, but it would be better to
hang it on the wall for display. Cord length = 71 -> 73
cm ; Ball diameters = 5 -> 6 cm ; Weight = 528 gm