Baule culture, Ivory Coast
First half of the 20th century
Wood and pigments
H.: 15 ; W.: 6,3 ; D.: 3,3 cm
The upper part is animated by a female figure in the round sitting on an openwork seat. Her body is painted red, her skirt is white and the rest of the sling is green.
This slingshot was used to hunt small animals such as birds or small game.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.LP : 2958