This item is a contemporary split pouch sling made out of Camelid fibres in Bolivia. It was collected in La Paz in 2003. This sling is very soft and strong. I tested this one and it is very accurate and easy to use. This is the type of sling that Andean shepards currently use to protect their flocks. It is in excellent condition, but the end with the tuft will start to unravel unless you wrap some thread around the end tight before using.