Demi-figure poteau "baké", environ 1900
Gabon, Tsogho
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Provenance
Lucas Ratton, Paris, FranceTaille
H: 36,5 cm
H: 14.4 inch
Description
wood, base
These tapered rods were inserted in pairs in the ground. Inbetween, a wooden slat was placed, which was tapped into the recesses. Done was the musical instrument.
Like a drum, the cross-wood was struck with two wooden clappers, thus rhythmically accompanying the songs of the “bwiti” society.