A DIVINATION GONG +TAPPER WITH CHAMELEON, BAULE TRIBE OF THE IVORY COAST W. AFRICA(No 4818)
Price
$87
This is a ritual divination gong tapper from the Baule tribe of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used to call the otherworld when rhythmically applied to the metal gong. Has abstracted form, with an encrusted patina that show evidence of ritual libations. Has a palpably old and well developed patina. The cloth also shows wear and age. In good ori- ginal condition, with wear and weathering. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. H approx 25cm