Bellows of Forge
Fang · Gabon
Reference: VAR-5
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- Height
- 79 cm
- Material
- Wood and leather.
Bellows used by the blacksmith in the forge to forge the metals. Normally this bellows are placed flat and the blacksmith drives the sticks to inflate…
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Full original description
Bellows used by the blacksmith in the forge to forge the metals. Normally this bellows are placed flat and the blacksmith drives the sticks to inflate the inner cavity that is closed with a flexible leather surface so that the air needed for combustion increases the temperature of the fire.
The preservation of leather covers is exceptional in this type of instrument, it is therefore a rare and complete piece. The bellows, an anthropomorphic figure, are topped by a head with the characteristic features of the Fang statuery. Patina for use.
Further technical information
- Width
- 40 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
- Recorded weight
- 3 g
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Gabon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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