Blacksmith Bellow sculpture

This Blacksmith Bellow sculpture is a utility object and an artistic masterpiece that originated in Gabon in the middle of the 20th century. It is made of metal, wood and leather, and measures 69x39.5x22 cm. The bellows is composed of two solid chambers covered by a diaphragm of loose skin. The blacksmith's assistant pumped the bellows by pulling on the strings attached to the two chambers. The Fang blacksmith's bellows is a beautiful and meaningful object. It is an example of the art and culture of the Fang people.