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H approx 17 cm
Very elemental form
Consists ofa cloth covered structure with cowrie shells
Slightly encrusted patina
Ex Aus-tralian collection
A FINE BAULE FLY WHISK EX GOLD LEAF,IVORY COAST W. AFRICA (No 4906 ) VESSELS H approx 17 cmThis is a fine, prestige object from the Baulepeople of the Ivory Coast west Africa. Depicting a cat This fly. whisk handle which would have been covered in gold leaf. The horse tail would have once been attached with nails. A glittering symbol of power and wealth, owned by a Baule chief The patina is as one would expect from under gold leaf it is dryish. In good condition, with wear. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height 25cm
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