#1013 Superb Lobi Bronze Amulet Pendant of two Serpents Burkina Faso-AFRICA 3.5"W

Superb Lobi Bronze Amulet Pendant of 2 serpents  -AFRICA


A Lobi bronze fetish pendant of a serpents
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.

Created using the lost wax method that involves creating a model in beeswax. Once completed, wax rods are attached to it and the entire model is encased in layers of fine clay. The structure is heated and the melted wax runs out through the channels of wax rods; molten metal is poured into the mold - the mold is broken and the piece has been created, resulting in a unique and original piece. 
Collected in Burkina Faso. 


Origin: Lobi ethnic group - BURKINA FASO
Age: Late 20th century
Materials: Bronze
Condition details: Good with patina
Dimension:  (3.5 ") w  by 3" h

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