Tirachinas Bonu Amwin
Baule · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: TRCH-36
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- Height
- 16 cm
- Material
- Wood
The handle of the slingshot represents the zoomorf mask Bo Nun Amwin or Bonu Amwin. The Amwin mask, a buffalo head, was worn by men before…
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Full original description
The handle of the slingshot represents the zoomorf mask Bo Nun Amwin or Bonu Amwin. The Amwin mask, a buffalo head, was worn by men before going to war and to ask for protection against spells and bad harvests. Light wood natural color, shiny patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
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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