This beautiful Attie (Attye) instrument showcases an elegant head on the neck piece and a seated female figure behind it. One the sides, there is a carved snake figure, and a carved human face. The back features a crawling lizard. The piece is 29 inches in length, 9 inches tall and weighs 4.5 pounds. It is in good condition with normal wear. The stand is not included but one can be purchased if you desire.
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Attie Style African Stringed Instrument 29″ Length- Ivory Coast
$195.00
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| Type of Object | Instrument |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) |
| Ethnicity | Attie |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Animal | |
| Height | 9" |
| Width | 5.5" |
| Depth | 29" |
| Weight | 4.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Good with minor imperfections. |
Tribe Information
About the Attie People
“The eastern coast of the Ivory Coast comprises an area of lagoons, where the population is divided into twelve different language groups The cultural and stylistic unity of these people justifies grouping the, together for the purposes of this chapter. Before colonization, each village was autonomous and, when threatened, they united to form a ‘confederation’. Unusually, these people are not governed by chiefs, although a man’s social position is determined by his age.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.