Dogon Bronze Amulet – Bell and Chameleon – Mali

20th century. Cm. 8,1 high x 6,5 width (3.18" x 2.55"). Gr. 124,5 (4.39 oz.). The mold is destroyed every time; every object is a unique piece. Due to its physically mutating nature and adaptability, the Chameleon is a symbol of wisdom. Lost-wax casting. The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the...

Gan Bronze Amulet – Snake – Burkina Faso

20th century. Cm. 7,5 high x 3,0 width (2.95" x 1.18"); Gr. 26,6 (0.93 oz.). Lost-wax casting. The mold is destroyed every time; every object is a unique piece. For more information and similar examples, “Bronzes gan - la spirale du serpent”, by Bertrand Goy and Maine Durieu, Editions Sépia – 2005, provides a close...

Dogon Sun – n. 10

20th century. Cm. 8,3 high x 8,5 width (3.26" x 3.34"). Gr. 152,9 (5.39 oz.). Lost-wax casting. The mold is destroyed every time; every object is a unique piece. The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of Mali, south of the Niger bend near the city of...

Dogon Sun – n. 09

20th century. Cm. 5,2 high x 5,7 width (2.04" x 2.24"). Gr. 50,2 (1.77 oz.). Lost-wax casting. The mold is destroyed every time; every object is a unique piece. The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of Mali, south of the Niger bend near the city of...

Gan Bronze Amulet – Snakes – Burkina Faso

20th century. Cm. 9,0 high x 7,2 width (3.54" x 2.83"); Gr. 41,1 (1.44 oz.). Lost-wax casting. The mold is destroyed every time; every object is a unique piece. Excellent work. Interesting collector's item, but also excellent talisman to wear. For more information and similar examples, “Bronzes gan - la spirale du...

Dogon Talisman – Sun and Shell – Mali

Bronze, shell. Cm. 6,3 x 3,7 (2.48" x 1.45"). Gr. 19,0 (0.67 oz.). Lost-wax casting. The mold is destroyed every time; every object is a unique piece. The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of Mali, south of the Niger bend near the city of Bandiagara...