Lot n° 87
Estimation :
100 - 200
EUR
Tutsi flycatcher with beaded handle - Rwanda - first half 20 - Lot 87
Tutsi flycatcher with beaded handle - Rwanda - first half 20th century
Tutsi ceremonial fly swatter featuring a handle covered with white and blue glass beads forming a geometric design, extended by a tuft of natural plant fibers. This type of object was used for ceremonial purposes, as a badge of prestige or as an accessory of representation in the Tutsi aristocratic societies of the Great Lakes region. The meticulous workmanship of the beading and the elongated elegance of the handle bear witness to refined craftsmanship.
Details: Length: 57 cm - Weight: 87 gr - Materials: plant fibers and glass beads - Origin: Rwanda - Period: first half of 20th century.
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