Stone Lance, Baoule, Republic Of Ivory Coast, First Half Of The 20th Century

Slingshot with two heads joined together and sculpted with dexterity. It is carved with regular geometric patterns. Hardwood old honey patina, marks of use, good general condition of conservation, see photos Baoule, Republic of Ivory Coast, first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: 16 X 6 cm With base: 18 cm Provenance: Former Pierre Dufourcq Bidau collection, constituted between 1979 and 1987, after succession. Pierre Dufourcq Bidau, originally from Béarn, banker by profession, gathered his collection with the help of his friend Giovanni Franco Scanzi, author of the reference work, devoted to the slingshot "Potomo Waka," An article in the newspaper, Sud Ouest, of November 8, 1988, speaks of the collection of Mr. Dufourcq Bidau, as the second largest collection of slingshots in the world after that of Scanzi. Sold with base and certificate of authenticity from expert Serge Reynes. Guaranteed original and period.* Shipping costs on estimate.