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3 African Slingshots: Mossi and Baule

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A Baule Slingshot Ex Dr Endicott collection: An elegant well worn slingshot, the handle evolves into a female form with well carved face and head and a well handled patina. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Slingshot measures 9.5 inch

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A Baule Slingshot Ex Dr Endicott Collection: A beautiful old well handled and worn sling shot with classic ancestor face and elaborate coiffure, obvious handling and wear. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Sling shot measures 7.5 inch

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Hand Carved African Baule Slingshot, Antelope Handle: Early 20th Century Hand Carved & Painted African Baule Wood Slingshot with Antelope Handle from Western Africa, Ivory Coast, Baule (Baoule) people | A remarkable wooden slingshot handle carved in the

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Old Baule Slingshot, African Art: A Charming old well handled carved wooden slingshot featuring a carved female figure with black and blue painted sections and a well handled surface. The Sling shot measures 6 inches on metal base. Ba

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A VINTAGE AFRICAN BAULE CARVED SLINGSHOT CATAPULT: An old fine hand-carved wooden slingshot or catapult, Cote dâ€™Ivoire, Baule people. The upper part of the slingshot is carved in the form of a female figure. The lower part retains traces of whi

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3 African Slingshots: 1) Slingshot, Mossi People (Burkina Faso), 20th C. Size: 8.4"H x 2.75"W x 1"D (21.5 x 7 x 2.5 cm); 2) Slingshot, Mossi People, 20th C. Size: 8"H x 3.25"W x 1.25"D (20.5 x 8 x 3 cm); 3) Slingshot, Baule People (Ivory Coast), 20th C. Size: 6"H x 2.5"W x 1.25"D (15 x 6.5 x 3 cm). All with base.

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