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74 - Baga / Nalou / Landuman
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Baga / Nalou / Landuman Guinea Large elek or abemp dance crest depicting a wading bird. Extremely elegant, it is adorned with bright colors at every ceremony, which generally takes place after the harvest. The bird is believed to scatter seeds and promote soil fertility. Heavy wood, patina from use. Base. See Sotheby’s, Chazal auction of April 30, 2024. Provenance: Former Franco Scanzi Collection, Abidjan; acquired from the previous owner around 1990 M.P.A., Toulouse H. 117 cm
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