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Marteau à musique, Baulé, Côte d'Ivoire — Laoure percussion instrument, Baule, Côte d'Ivoire
Marteau à musique, Baulé, Côte d'Ivoire

Laoure percussion instrument, Baule, Côte d'Ivoire

This Baule percussion instrument from Côte d'Ivoire is a traditional 'Laoure' crafted with cultural and musical significance. The object represents indigenous African artistic and functional traditions in instrumental music-making.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Arts d’Afrique, d’Océanie et des Amériques

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 132

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Marteau à musique, Baulé, Côte d'Ivoire, Laoure percussion instrument, Baule, Côte d'Ivoire

This Baule percussion instrument from Côte d'Ivoire is a traditional 'Laoure' crafted with cultural and musical significance. The object represents indigenous African artistic and functional traditions in instrumental music-making.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Functional Art, Baule, African, Wood, Percussion, Sculptural, Cultural Artifact, Musical Instrument, Traditional Art