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A Very Finely Carved Wood African Slingshot
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A Very Finely Carved Wood African Slingshot

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 January 2025 · Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A well carved wood African slingshot possibly Baule Tribe with fine detail to the hair and a good patina. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

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SA934044
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Description
A well carved wood African slingshot possibly Baule Tribe with fine detail to the hair and a good patina. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA934044
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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Archive I A hand-carved wooden African slingshot featuring a figurative human form integrated into the handle and fork. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Very Finely Carved Wood African Slingshot

Archive II A hand-carved wooden African slingshot featuring a figurative human form integrated into the handle and fork. View II
Archive III A hand-carved wooden African slingshot featuring a figurative human form integrated into the handle and fork. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved wooden African slingshot featuring a figurative human form integrated into the handle and fork. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved wooden African slingshot featuring a figurative human form integrated into the handle and fork. View V
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Archive VII A hand-carved wooden African slingshot featuring a figurative human form integrated into the handle and fork. View VII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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A hand-carved wooden African slingshot featuring a figurative human form integrated into the handle and fork.
A very finely carved wood African slingshot
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A hand-carved wooden African slingshot featuring a figurative human form integrated into the handle and fork.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal / Ethnic
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative anthropomorphic sculpture, Hand-carved facial features, Y-shaped fork, Polished patina
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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Traditional African slingshots often doubled as functional hunting tools and vehicles for regional artistry, incorporating figurative motifs that reflected local cultural beliefs and aesthetic traditions.

These pieces are typically hand-carved from dense, native hardwoods using traditional chisels and blades, often developing a rich patina over decades of handling and use.

Authentic items generally exhibit natural wear patterns, tool marks consistent with hand-tool fabrication, ageing of the wood, and a genuine depth of patina rather than artificial distress.

These sculptural objects serve as focal points on bookshelves, coffee tables, or dedicated display stands, adding texture, history, and global character to modern minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Keep wooden artefacts away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent cracking. Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth and avoid applying modern chemical polishes.
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