A DIVINATION GONG +TAPPER WITH CHAMELEON, BAULE TRIBE OF THE IVORY COAST W. AFRICA(No 4818)

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