#1183 Gan Bronze Gold Weight/Amulet Pendant of a Turtle Burkina Faso Africa 3.75" H

This vintage Bwaba amulet pendant from Burkina Faso showcases a turtle cast using the traditional lost-wax method, resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece. Measuring 3.75" wide by 2" high by 0.75" deep, the bronze-gold weight carries profound symbolic significance in African tradition—the turtle embodies wisdom, longevity, fertility, and protection. Revered as a clever figure in folklore and a symbol of the enduring elder, the turtle's shell represents the cosmic bridge between heaven and earth. Each hand-crafted casting is unique, as the beeswax model is destroyed after the clay mold is formed. The piece displays a beautiful patina from age and use.