Baston of Ceremony
Baule · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: BST-18
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- Height
- 121 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
In most African countries, canes of ceremony are objects that involve great solemnity. With more or less rigor the pomp and the boat always accompany these…
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Full original description
In most African countries, canes of ceremony are objects that involve great solemnity. With more or less rigor the pomp and the boat always accompany these objects. They are an external sign of power. They are used by the king, the chief of canton, the chief of village or by the notables. The richness of its ornamentation will indicate the range of its owner, from wooden-carved sticks to rich gold-plated works of art, as is common in traditional countries. Akan. They are not standard use sticks, the normal use sticks are simpler.
Eastern part of the country Baulé Ancestors are honored by ceremonial sticks, rather than by stools or prestigious chairs, as is the case in other areas of the Baule region. This great staff represents a remarkable or boss baulé mesmerizing his beard, sitting on a throne Akan. In the cane bar stands out a small figure of woman like Janus, that is with two opposite heads. Padina escura
Further technical information
- Width
- 9 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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