Magnificent Fly Swatter SHOOWA (Kuba) - DR Congo

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Description from the seller

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Name of the tribe: SHOOWA (Kuba)
- Material: Wood - Brass - Animal skin and hair
- Dimensions (in mm): 400x38x40
- Weight (in grams): 123
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

This type of Shoowa fly swatter fits within the line of objects produced by this ethnic group, essentially marked by geometric motifs that are found on raffia mats, on the roof of their dwelling, and on other everyday items such as wooden boxes inlaid with brass or copper motifs, among which the famous fly swatters like this one.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Name of the tribe: SHOOWA (Kuba)
- Material: Wood - Brass - Animal skin and hair
- Dimensions (in mm): 400x38x40
- Weight (in grams): 123
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

This type of Shoowa fly swatter fits within the line of objects produced by this ethnic group, essentially marked by geometric motifs that are found on raffia mats, on the roof of their dwelling, and on other everyday items such as wooden boxes inlaid with brass or copper motifs, among which the famous fly swatters like this one.

Details

Indigenous object name
Magnificent Fly Swatter SHOOWA (Kuba)
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood - Brass - Animal skin and horsehair
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
40 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
3.8 cm
Weight
123 g
Provenance
Private collection
FranceVerified
175
Objects sold
100%
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