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Sese Wood Cultural Decorative Slingshot from Ghana, "Senufo Fighter"

Traditionally used as a weapon, this Ghanaian slingshot serves as a striking and... more

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Traditionally used as a weapon, this Ghanaian slingshot serves as a striking and characteristic piece of home decor. Salihu Ibrahim creates the slingshot of sese wood with a dark brown finish, hand-carving the handle in the shape of a bird's head. It is named Senufo, after a group of people located in the Ivory Coast and Mali.

  • 60 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • 18.5 cm H x 9.5 cm W x 4 cm D
  • 7.25" H x 3.7" W x 1.6" D

  • Sese wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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