SKU: 142893
Malinke Guinea Crocodile Wood Peanut Butter Board Cote D'Ivoire
Height: 23.0
Width: 8.0
Depth: 2.0
Width: 8.0
Depth: 2.0
$95.00
Description
Malinke Guinea Wooden Peanut Butter Board Cote D'Ivoire African Art
Some of the most important art of the Malinke is the oral art, songs, and epic poems sung by the griots playing a kora musical instrument. In former times it was common for the blacksmiths to forge ornamental oil lamps from iron and large iron door locks, as well as fanciful iron figures of spirits or animals to crown the staffs; the blacksmiths also carved wooden chiars, figures and masks. These artistic endeavors are less common today.
142893
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Malinke
Country of Origin: Cote d'Ivoire, but also found in Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
Material
Material: wood
Condition
Damage/Repair: Some scratches throughout the piece; see photos for more details.
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our pieces have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our pieces have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.