Ivory Coast
Baule ethnicity, central Ivory Coast
Mid XXth century
Superb fly-chasing handle
The piece, presenting a beautiful bird couple on the upper part, is covered with Akan patterns, very finely executed.
The visible custom-made base is part of the transaction.
Total height with the base: 42.5 cm
Dimensions of the piece: 39 x 13 x 12 cm
Weight: 0.31 kg
Weight of the metal base: 0.3 kg
Baoule :
The Baoulé (or Baule) are an Akan people and one of the largest groups in the Ivory Coast.