This is a unusual animal head prestige object from the Baule
people of the Ivory Coast west Africa. Larger than average . Depicting a cat 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. In good condition, with wear. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height 25cm approx
