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Fly-whisk finely carved in wood with geometric motifs and anthropomorphic masks; covered with almost pure gold leaf for its malleability and ease of adapting to the reliefs of the sculpture. Object from a chief or dignitary of high lineage. The overall measurement, including the hair braid, the gold-plated part measures 18 cm.

Espantamoscas tallado finamente en madera con motivos geométricos y máscaras antropomorfas; recubierto de hojas de oro casi puro por lo maleable y fácil de adaptar a los relieves de la escultura. Objeto procedente   de un jefe o dignatario de alto linaje. La medida es total contando el atado de pelo, la parte forrada con oro mide 18 cm.

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Baule - Côte d'Ivoire

Early 20th century - Wood - Fair condition

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Wooden fly catcher carved by the Baule in the Ivory Coast, dating to the early 20th century, with geometric motifs and anthropomorphic masks, gilded with nearly pure gold leaf, from a private collection, height 55 cm, in acceptable condition and authentic/original.

Baule - Côte d'Ivoire

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Wooden fly catcher carved by the Baule in the Ivory Coast, dating to the early 20th century, with geometric motifs and anthropomorphic masks, gilded with nearly pure gold leaf, from a private collection, height 55 cm, in acceptable condition and authentic/original.

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