This is a fine, prestige object from the Baule
people of the Ivory Coast west Africa. 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 The patina is as one would expect from under gold leaf- it is dryish. In good condition, with wear. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height 25cm approx
