Fly whisk · Côte d'Ivoire, Baule · ID: 3048902
sold
EUR 1,100
Size
L: ca. 97 cm (with horse tail)
L: ca. 38.2 inch (with horse tail)
Description
wood, gold foil, fabric, horse-tail, base
Covered with gold foil, these fly whisks are part of the regalia of chiefs and dignitaries and are presented on public occasions as a sign of rank and status.
As part of the sacred family heritage “aja”, they are displayed in honour of the deceased during funeral ceremonies.
The object Fly whisk with the object ID 3048902 was last part of the auction 98th Auction at March 26, 2022 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 177 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,100.
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Comparing literature
Vogel, Susan Mullin, Baule, African Art - Western Eyes, New York 1997, p. 195 (AHDRC 0149365)