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The Bola consists of two or three lines with a length of 0.4 to 1.5 m each, which are each knotted together at one end to form a star. At the outer end of each line is a weight (stone, leather bag with stones or lead shot). The stones are hold with [[formed leather]] (mostly [[parchment]]) or with [[leather straps]]. | The Bola consists of two or three lines with a length of 0.4 to 1.5 m each, which are each knotted together at one end to form a star. At the outer end of each line is a weight (stone, leather bag with stones or lead shot). The stones are hold with [[formed leather]] (mostly [[parchment]]) or with [[leather straps]]. | ||
| − | Use with three balls: One end of the bola is held in the hand and the two other ends are twirled over the head and thrown into the legs of the animal to be caught | + | Use with three balls: One end of the bola is held in the hand and the two other ends are twirled over the head and thrown into the legs of the animal to be caught.The rotating bola wraps around the legs of the animal causing the animal to stumble and fall. Perfecting this activity requires hours of exercise, as the animal being brought down move very quickly. |
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Revision as of 17:08, 15 November 2016
Bolas - Boleadoras
A Bola or boleadora is a hunting weapon and it is also used for the capture of runaway cattle. Inuit (Siberian aborigines) and South Americans use it.
The Bola consists of two or three lines with a length of 0.4 to 1.5 m each, which are each knotted together at one end to form a star. At the outer end of each line is a weight (stone, leather bag with stones or lead shot). The stones are hold with formed leather (mostly parchment) or with leather straps.
Use with three balls: One end of the bola is held in the hand and the two other ends are twirled over the head and thrown into the legs of the animal to be caught.The rotating bola wraps around the legs of the animal causing the animal to stumble and fall. Perfecting this activity requires hours of exercise, as the animal being brought down move very quickly.
Bolas informed leather and bolas with leather straps.
Bolas from South America.
Additional information
a kotori web solution