Two fly whisks ·  Cameroon Grassfields · ID: 3036537

Description

figural carved handles (carved with a standing resp. a seated figure), the first one provided with glass beads, both with animal tail, min. dam., both with cracks backside and slight traces of usage;
fly whisks are prestige objects, which were used as emblems of power and symbols for authority and dignity. Belonging to the regalia of a chief.

The object Two fly whisks with the object ID 3036537 was part of the auction 76th tribal art auction on March 22, 2014. The object with the lot number 516 achieved a sales price of EUR 180 with an asking price of EUR 150.

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