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Maître Frédéric FARBOS ARIEGE ENCHERES
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BAOULE, Ivory Coast. Hardwood, beautiful brown patina.
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36
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BAOULE, Ivory Coast. Hardwood, beautiful brown patina.
See original version (French)
Estimate €60 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
BAOULE, Ivory Coast.
Hardwood, beautiful brown patina.
A superb old "Lowré" diviner's "mbra" ritual hammer which was struck on the percussion point side, protected by a cloth, on an iron gong during "trance" ceremonies.
First third 20th century
35.5 cm high
Literature: L'Art baoulé, du visible et de l'invisible. Susan Vogel.
Provenance Collection of Bernard Chayla, a patient and demanding collector with a passion for objects that convey memory.
Expert Mr Christian-Hervé NJIENSI 06 31 90 99 95
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