Vintage Baule Hand-Carved Slingshot: Ivory Coast West Africa African Arts & Antiquities Traveling Man Treasures Curiosity Vault

Traveling Man Treasures Curiosity Vault has this fine bronze Korean statue of Baby Buddha pointing to heaven and earth

Traces of gold and copper gilt still adorn this intricate Hayagriva/Vajradara seated in Yabyum posture with his consort

25" H x 3" W x 2" D

often referred to as the "Goddess of Mercy"

The upper part of the slingshot is typically carved in the form of a woman

Vintage Baule Hand-Carved Slingshot: Ivory Coast West Africa African Arts & Antiquities Traveling Man Treasures Curiosity VaultThis is a stunning hand carved slingshot made by the Baule people from the Ivory Coast, West Africa. The piece is in excellent condition as shown, and will make an excellent display piece! These slingshots were hand carved by the Baule people, known for their elaborate wood carving skills, and often feature intricately carved figures, sometimes representing deities or spirits believed to hold talismanic powers. While primarily used by young boys for