Baule - Côte d'Ivoire

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Selected by Julien Gauthier

With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate € 150 - € 200

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Description from the seller

Côte d'Ivoire
Baoulé
Wood, leather, hair
Height: 305mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 70mm

Handle of an African fly swatter from the Baoulé ethnic group of Ivory Coast.

The head of the flyswatter depicts a female character, probably a member of the royal court.

At the very bottom, there is the attachment system for the long hairs with a leather surround nailed to the handle.

The fly swatter is delivered on its metal stand.

Fast and secure shipping. Packages are sent with a tracking number. Delivery within 1 to 3 days in France with Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union with Chronopost International. Delivery via Colissimo International in the rest of Europe and worldwide

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Seller's Story

Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.

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