Sling shot - Wood - Baule - Ivory Coast
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Description
Fine wooden sling shot from the Baule tribe of Ivory Coast, The handle has been carved as a human face.
This sling shot shows great sign of use: it has a lustrous honey-coloured patina and contours rounded from much handling.
African sling shots and catapults are not well documented compared with other African art forms. Baule sling shots are more commonly found with their designs carved upside down wit respect to how the sling shots are held when in use.
Sling shots and catapults are amongst an array of objects of miniature art in West Africa. They were used in the hunting of smaller prey to supplement the diet. Sling shots were believed to hold talismanic powers and bring luck in hunting. Their lower portion is usually fitted with a rubber obtained from inner tire tubes. However, these attachments often fall off over time.
Object
Sling shot
Ethnic group
Baule
Country
Ivory Coast
MATERIAL
Wood
PERIOD
Second half 20th century
CONDITION
Good with traces of wear
DIMENSIONS
20Ă—9Ă—4 cm
WEIGHT
110 g
Reserve: $40.00
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This sling shot shows great sign of use: it has a lustrous honey-coloured patina and contours rounded from much handling.
African sling shots and catapults are not well documented compared with other African art forms. Baule sling shots are more commonly found with their designs carved upside down wit respect to how the sling shots are held when in use.
Sling shots and catapults are amongst an array of objects of miniature art in West Africa. They were used in the hunting of smaller prey to supplement the diet. Sling shots were believed to hold talismanic powers and bring luck in hunting. Their lower portion is usually fitted with a rubber obtained from inner tire tubes. However, these attachments often fall off over time.
Object
Sling shot
Ethnic group
Baule
Country
Ivory Coast
MATERIAL
Wood
PERIOD
Second half 20th century
CONDITION
Good with traces of wear
DIMENSIONS
20Ă—9Ă—4 cm
WEIGHT
110 g
Reserve: $40.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Sling shot - Wood - Baule - Ivory Coast
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