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Slightly encrusted patina
It has several layers with bells inside
H approx 17 cm
A fine example of a walking stick from the Lobi tribe of the Ivory Coast
Size approx 30 x 30cm
A FINE BAULE FLY WHISK EX GOLD LEAF,IVORY COAST W. AFRICA (No 4906 ) VESSELS Slightly encrusted patinaThis 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
