gun

Catalog Number 109132
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Tinguian
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Luzon Island
Island Philippine Islands
Province Abra Prov.
Locale Patoc
Original Name palsi-it
Materials bamboo
Catalog Description Name: Palsi-it; bamboo gun. A section of bamboo has two sections cut out of it at b and c-d [refers to drawing]. Into b [refers to drawing] is fitted a bamboo slip, it is bent so as to fit in at c [refers to drawing]. Small stones are put into tube in front of c [refers to drawing], the slip a is released pushing the stones ahead of it and expelling them at the opening e [refers to drawing]. | Notes: A childs plaything.