Inca Warriors Sling (Huaraca-Waraka)
Intricate Details and Artistic Narrative of this
Inca Warriors Sling
This unique battle sling was well constructed. It was made of twisted human hair and braided with Llama wool. One could speculate the reason for choosing one’s own hair in its construction was the lack of resources during wartime. The center cradle/pouch has a slit to secure the stone projectile—a very effective Inca weapon. When not in use, it was worn as a headband. Simultaneously, slings were also used for herding but generally made more colorful and used llama wool only. Other ceremonial dance huaracas are identifiable by their elaborate and complex braiding using multiple contrasting colors with no slit in its’ pouch.
Andean highlands, Peru. Ca. 1400 AD. Measures 75″ / 190.5 cm in length. Choice condition. Mounted in a wood shadow box frame with a hinged door.
Price $1,255
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Regional Division of Pre-Columbian Americas’ Major Archaeological Cultural Phases