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Carved African Slingshot
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Carved African Slingshot

1900 - 1920
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Finely Carved African Slingshot Nice Detail Baule Tribe Circa 1900

1880 to 1900 Africa. There is a £10 charge for Postage and packing

Very good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved African Wooden Slingshot to the 1900s.

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SA631408
Dealers Internal Reference
992
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Description
Finely Carved African Slingshot Nice Detail Baule Tribe Circa 1900

1880 to 1900 Africa. There is a £10 charge for Postage and packing

Very good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved African Wooden Slingshot to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA631408
Dealers Internal Ref
992
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A hand-carved wooden slingshot featuring two stylised stacked human faces with reddish pigments and a patinated brown finish.
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Archive I A hand-carved wooden slingshot featuring two stylised stacked human faces with reddish pigments and a patinated brown finish.

Carved African Slingshot

Archive II A hand-carved wooden slingshot featuring two stylised stacked human faces with reddish pigments and a patinated brown finish. View II
Archive III A hand-carved wooden slingshot featuring two stylised stacked human faces with reddish pigments and a patinated brown finish. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved wooden slingshot featuring two stylised stacked human faces with reddish pigments and a patinated brown finish. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved wooden slingshot featuring two stylised stacked human faces with reddish pigments and a patinated brown finish. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Items For Sale 273
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A hand-carved wooden slingshot featuring two stylised stacked human faces with reddish pigments and a patinated brown finish.
Carved African Slingshot
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A hand-carved wooden slingshot featuring two stylised stacked human faces with reddish pigments and a patinated brown finish.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAfrican Tribal
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Natural Pigment
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStacked figural heads, Forked wooden frame, Hand-carved facial features, Traces of red pigment
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This hand-carved African slingshot dates from the 1900 period in an African tribal style. The object consists of a forked wooden frame made from carved wood with a warm brown finish and traces of red pigment applied to the recessed areas of the carving. The decoration includes stacked figural heads with detailed facial features, including carved eyes, noses, and mouths, along with turned cylindrical neck sections and a moulded collar band beneath the lower face. Surface wear is visible across the timber, showing natural patina, grain variations, and darkening on the lower prongs. The piece measures 18.5 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this decorative object suits display on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or collector's cabinet as a sculptural tabletop accent.

FAQs

Carved slingshots, or catapults, have historically served as both functional hunting implements and symbolic personal items across various West African cultures. Craftspeople decorated these everyday objects with human heads, animal motifs, or ancestor figures, transforming utilitarian items into personal expressions of identity and heritage.

These items are typically carved from dense native hardwoods chosen for durability and structural strength. Carvers used hand tools to shape the wood, often adding subtle surface details with natural earth pigments, soot, or vegetable dyes to highlight carved features.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit smooth surface wear, subtle variations from hand-carving tools, and a rich patina developed from handling and age. Look for functional wear around the fork ends where rubber bands or bindings were previously attached.

Tribal carvings can be mounted on a custom metal display stand or placed flat on a stack of art books on a shelf or console table. Grouping smaller carved artefacts alongside pottery or framed prints creates a curated, sculptural vignette in eclectic or modern spaces.

Dust the item gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush to remove accumulation in carved crevices. Avoid applying water, chemical detergents, or heavy wax polishes, and store away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes.
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