Blowpan (famfa)

Baule people or, Asante people, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, African

Late 19th-early 20th century

  • Titles Blowpan (famfa) (Descriptive)
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions Overall: 3 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (7.9 x 16.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Ellen and Fred Elsas, 1986.757
  • Work Type blowpan
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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