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Description : Ivory Coast, AFrica, Ca mid 20th century. Wood and iron gong, made to be hit with stick, thus 'gong'. Gong strikers such as this were used by Baule diviners before a divination ritual to trigger the state of awareness that enables them to serve as mediums. A male figure adorns the handle and twin bo nun amium masks adorn the are just above the iron bell. 17-1/2 H.
Provenance: Ex-Denver, CO collection
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Price: 210.00 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 300 USD-500 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 261 Title : African Baule Iron And Wood Iron Gong Condition report : Near choice Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Ancient / Ethnographic Art Summer Discovery Sale date : 23 Jul 2014It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
