Gan Bronze Amulet – Snake – Burkina Faso

Cm. 5,5 high x 8,0 width (2.17″ x 3.15″); Gr. 38,5 (1.36 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 analysis of the Gan Bronzes, examining them both thematically and aesthetically.