Set of Potomo Waka pieces including: - Lot 67

Lot n° 67
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180 - 300 EUR
Set of Potomo Waka pieces including: - Lot 67
Set of Potomo Waka pieces including: - Slingshot depicting an ape-like mask. Hardwood with a patina from use. Height: 21.8 cm. Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. Kran ethnic group. - Slingshot depicting a figure rendered in a cubist style. Hardwood with a patina of use. Height: 22 cm. Burkina Faso. Lobi ethnic group. - Slingshot depicting a Biga fertility doll. Hardwood with a patina of use. 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 from 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 slingshots was to hunt Akpanni—bats—which, once smoked and served with a seed-based sauce, were a delicacy for gourmets. Experts: Laurent Dodier & Anthony JP Meyer
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