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Lot 0264: A VINTAGE AFRICAN BAULE CARVED SLINGSHOT CATAPULT

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An old fine hand-carved wooden slingshot or catapult, Cote d’Ivoire, Baule people. The upper part of the slingshot is carved in the form of a female figure. The lower part retains traces of white paint. Slingshots or catapults were used amongst the Baule people to hunt fruit bats which were considered a delicacy.

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Overall condition good. Shows signs of age.
H: 7 3/4

Auction Date

September 25th, 2021

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$12.80