flyswatter - Kuba - DR Congo

Prestigious fly swatter. Belongs to the dignity symbols of the chief.
This specimen is especially fine and exquisitely carved with many details such as the hairline, the symbol on the back of the head, and the embellishments. At the junction between the upper piece and the swatter we can see mother-of-pearl, beads, an aluminum ring on a leather background, perhaps snake skin or chameleon.
This is clearly a high-quality piece with a beautiful patina that points to age and use.
The total height is 48 cm.

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