Collectors Baoulé slingshot, central Ivory Coast, circa 1970

Rare and particular piece of art. Slingshots are a typical Baoulé people artifact. The item represent a football player with raised arms, in sign of victory. The player has the colors of the football club "Asec Mimosa", really popular in Ivory Coast, particularly in the 70s. The jersey depicted is 1970s Alec Mimosa jersey.

The Baoulé are one of the largest groups in Ivory Coast who historically migrated from Ghana. Traditionally farmers who live in the centre of Côte d’Ivoire, in a triangle shaped region (the Baoule “V”) between the rivers Bandama and N’Zi.

H: 23.5 cm with base

20.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm

Conditions: good consistent with age and use