Gan snake bronze - Figure - Burkina Faso

Hanging bronze pendants like these were tied to the calf, acting as protective charms. The protective charm depicts a finely cast snake adorned with decorative markings, whose head points downwards towards the ground. The surface of the pendant exhibits an oxidized patina. Provenance: Maine Durieu, Paris

Estimation:€950

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