Gan Bronze Amulet – Snake – Burkina FasoGan Bronze Amulet – Snake – Burkina Faso

20th century. Cm. 7,1 high x 13,5 width (2.79″ x 5.31″); Gr. 73,0 (2.57 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. Sold