Baoulé Hammer & Bell – Ivory Coast
Baoulé Hammer & Bell – Ivory Coast Baoulé ritual objects, ethnic group from central Ivory Coast.
The Baoulé divining hammer is also known as the “gong hammer”, or “lawle”. The percussion of the hammer on the bell punctuates the trances. The hammer represents a man holding a bowl to his mouth.
REGION: Ivory Coast
MATERIAL: wood, metal
PERIOD: 20th century
DIMENSION: 25 x 7.5 cm (hammer), 21 x 8.5 (bell)
(Based)
inventory number: AF032
The Baoulé divining hammer is also known as the “gong hammer”, or “lawle”. The percussion of the hammer on the bell punctuates the trances. The hammer represents a man holding a bowl to his mouth.
REGION: Ivory Coast
MATERIAL: wood, metal
PERIOD: 20th century
DIMENSION: 25 x 7.5 cm (hammer), 21 x 8.5 (bell)
(Based)
inventory number: AF032
450 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Length: 25 cm (marteau) ; 21 cm (cloche)
Width: 7.5 cm (marteau) ; 8.5 cm (cloche)
Reference (ID): 1250275
Availability: In stock
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