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Baule Awoko Rasp Stick w/Gourd

Ivory Coast
Baule

Wood, Calabash
ca. Mid-20th century

Length: 21 inches
Idiophone - Struck Indirectly - Scraped

This was probably used as a rattle for rhythm in music and dance during festival or divination ceremonies. The handle is decorated with a carved face and snake-like motif along the stick. Shows nice patina from usage and age.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-163-21