Chef Akan Boulé's fly hunt ca 1970
FRENCH
Description
The fly swatter is, like the scepter, a prestige object only worn and used by the tribal chief.
This one represents a seated woman covered with gold leaf. It is also made of horsehair partially surrounded by a fabric.
The Baoulé are a people of Côte d'Ivoire belonging to the Akan group. Baoulé statuary (masks and statues) is highly prized for its finesse.
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED OBJECT MADE IN 1970 +/- 8 years.
DATING PRODUCED by the Milanese museum MUSEO D'ARTE E SCIENZA.
Matter:
Wood/Gold leaf
Item weight: 0.380 kg
COLLECTION AREA: BOUAKÉ (IVORY COAST)
Dimensions :
- Height : 87 cm
- Width : 5 cm
- Depth : 6 cm
Description
The fly swatter is, like the scepter, a prestige object only worn and used by the tribal chief.
This one represents a seated woman covered with gold leaf. It is also made of horsehair partially surrounded by a fabric.
The Baoulé are a people of Côte d'Ivoire belonging to the Akan group. Baoulé statuary (masks and statues) is highly prized for its finesse.
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED OBJECT MADE IN 1970 +/- 8 years.
DATING PRODUCED by the Milanese museum MUSEO D'ARTE E SCIENZA.
Matter:
Wood/Gold leaf
Item weight: 0.380 kg
COLLECTION AREA: BOUAKÉ (IVORY COAST)
Dimensions :
- Height : 87 cm
- Width : 5 cm
- Depth : 6 cm
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