Lot no. 188
Baule, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
Large "Awoko" scraper. The Oncoba palm seed slides along the ringed stem. The Entada seed acts as a resonator. This astonishing, beautifully curved noisemaker is topped by a female figure. The "Awoko" accompanies the songs and dances of young Baule girls.
Wood, Oncoba (oncoba spinosa) and Entada (entada gigas) seeds, hemp.
Height: 54 cm
Sold with its base
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