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Object #     9.1E152
Object name     Diyukpato, Sling Stone
Culture of Origin     Chamorro, Namoluk, Truk State
Dimensions     L: 3.2 in, W: 1.6 in
Exhibit Label    

"There are different techniques to throw a sling stone. Just like a pitcher, in baseball, you would face where the left leg is pointing as your target. There is a high throw, low throw, and a figure 8. Each throw has a different purpose."
Ben "Guelu" Rosario, Chamoru

Source     Dr. Keith 'Mac' Marshall
Credit     Purchased from Dr. Keith 'Mac' Marshall


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