A FINE LARGE BAULE BIRD FLY WHISK EX GOLD LEAF,IVORY COAST W. AFRICA (No 4992) FURNITURE heavy wood

heavy wood

with a nice back

and extensive scarification masks painted in black

Each separate piece is individual and unique

There are more human forms around the shaft of the walking stick

A FINE LARGE BAULE BIRD FLY WHISK EX GOLD LEAF,IVORY COAST W. AFRICA (No 4992) FURNITURE heavy woodThis is a fine,large sized prestige object from the Baulepeople of the Ivory Coast west Africa. Larger and bulkier than most . 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