Akan fly-whisk
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Chasse-mouche Akan - Akan Fly-whisk is an original prestige object from the Akan culture of Ghana, with a carved wooden handle gilded in gold and adorned with horsehair and traditional fabric, in good condition, provenance: private collection.
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Description (English)
This elegant fly-whisk is an exceptional prestige object from the Akan culture of Ghana. Much more than a simple utilitarian accessory, this object is an emblem of power and high social status, traditionally carried by chiefs or notables during official ceremonies. The carved wooden handle features precious remains of gold gilding, bearing witness to the wealth of the Ashanti Kingdom and the importance of precious metal in their court art. Adorned with horsehair and traditional fabric, this fly-whisk combines artisanal finesse with royal symbolism, perfectly illustrating the magnificence of West African arts.
Provenance & Services
Collection: This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Shipping: The object will be packaged with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a serene receipt.
Keywords / Keywords
African art, African Art, African Art, tribal art, Akan, Fly-whisk, Ghana.
Description (English)
This elegant fly-whisk is an exceptional prestige object from the Akan culture of Ghana. Much more than a simple utilitarian accessory, this object is an emblem of power and high social status, traditionally carried by chiefs or notables during official ceremonies. The carved wooden handle features precious remains of gold gilding, bearing witness to the wealth of the Ashanti Kingdom and the importance of precious metal in their court art. Adorned with horsehair and traditional fabric, this fly-whisk combines artisanal finesse with royal symbolism, perfectly illustrating the magnificence of West African arts.
Provenance & Services
Collection: This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Shipping: The object will be packaged with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a serene receipt.
Keywords / Keywords
African art, African Art, African Art, tribal art, Akan, Fly-whisk, Ghana.
Details
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Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Akan fly-whisk
Authenticity
Original/official
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