JEZEQUEL - RENNES ENCHERES BRETAGNE
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Set of Potomo Waka comprising: - A sling depicting an ape-li…
See original version (French)
67
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Set of Potomo Waka comprising: - A sling depicting an ape-li…
See original version (French)
Estimate €180 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Set of Potomo Waka comprising:
- A sling depicting an ape-like mask. Hardwood with a patina from use. 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 age. Height: 22 cm. Burkina Faso. Lobi ethnic group.
- Slingshot depicting a Biga fertility doll. Hardwood with a patina of age. 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.
Expert: Laurent Dodier
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