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4 - Set of Potomo Waka comprising:
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Estimate €180 - €300

Description

Set of Potomo Waka comprising: - A sling depicting an ape-like mask. Hardwood with a patina of wear. Height: 21.8 cm. Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. Kran ethnic group. - A sling depicting a figure rendered in a Cubist style. Hardwood with a patina of wear. Height: 22 cm. Burkina Faso. Lobi ethnic group. - Slingshot depicting a Biga fertility doll. Hardwood with a patina of wear. Height: 20.4 cm. Burkina Faso. Lobi ethnic group. - Two sling stones, one depicting a clenched hand (19.3 cm) and the other a human head (18.3 cm). Hardwood with a patina of use. Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. Baoulé ethnic group. - Two stone spears, one depicting a buffalo mask (19 cm) and the other a Janus-like figure (17.5 cm). Hardwood with a patina of age. Republic of Côte d’Ivoire / Burkina Faso. Baoulé and Mossi ethnic groups. - Two slings depicting two buffalo masks (17.8 and 19.5 cm). Hardwood with a patina of use. Republic of Côte d’Ivoire / Burkina Faso. Baoulé and Bobo ethnic groups. The primary purpose of these slings was to hunt Akpanni (bats), which, once smoked and served in a groundnut sauce, were a delicacy for gourmets. Experts: Laurent Dodier & Anthony JP Meyer

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Auction time 10/05/2026 at 11:00 AM

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4 - Set of Potomo Waka comprising: See original version (French)

4 - Set of Potomo Waka comprising:
See original version (French)