A FINE LARGE BAULE BIRD FLY WHISK EX GOLD LEAF,IVORY COAST W. AFRICA (No 4992) FURNITURE mottled patina darkened with age

mottled patina darkened with age

In good condition- We guarantee that this item has been tribally used

There are more human forms around the shaft of the walking stick

with wear We guarantee that this item has been tribally used

A large amazing old door from Timbuktu

A FINE LARGE BAULE BIRD FLY WHISK EX GOLD LEAF,IVORY COAST W. AFRICA (No 4992) FURNITURE mottled patina darkened with ageThis is a fine,large sized prestige object from the Baulepeople of the Ivory Coast west Africa. Larger and bulkier than most . This fly. whisk handle which would have been covered in gold leaf. The horse tail would have once been attached with nails. A glittering symbol of power and wealth, owned by a Baule chief The patina is as one would expect from under gold leaf it is dryish. In good condition, with wear. We guarantee that this item has been