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#1011 Superb Gan Bronze Amulet Pendant of Ornate Serpent Burkina Faso 3.75" H
#1011 Superb Gan Bronze Amulet Pendant of Ornate Serpent Burkina Faso 3.75" H
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Gan Bronze Amulet Pendant of Ornate Serpent Burkina Faso
A Gan bronze amulet pendant of a serpent highlighted by an elaborate motif of roped concentric circles
The serpent is a popular motif for amulets as the serpents is appreciated for its protective powers and is considered a powerful amulet amongst the Gan.
Cast by the old technique of lost wax method, whereby the mold is destroyed after each casting, resulting in a unique and original piece.
Burkina Faso.
Origin: Gan ethnic group - BURKINA FASO
Age: Late 20th century
Materials: Bronze
Condition details: Good
Dimensions approx :3.75" long by 2" w
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A Gan bronze amulet pendant of a serpent highlighted by an elaborate motif of roped concentric circles
The serpent is a popular motif for amulets as the serpents is appreciated for its protective powers and is considered a powerful amulet amongst the Gan.
Cast by the old technique of lost wax method, whereby the mold is destroyed after each casting, resulting in a unique and original piece.
Burkina Faso.
Origin: Gan ethnic group - BURKINA FASO
Age: Late 20th century
Materials: Bronze
Condition details: Good
Dimensions approx :3.75" long by 2" w
thanks
