Maka

human history

Maka (sling). Used with a sling stone. Projectile weaponry. Made from kiriau (hibiscus fibres). Iri taki a (4 ply braid). One end is finished in taviri (2 ply twisted technique), and is looped and knotted.

Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Sling (English)

Accession Date

1899

Other Id

12228 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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