Gan Bronze Necklace – Snake – Burkina Faso

20th century. Bronze, agate, carnelian and glazed terracotta beads. The necklace is cm. 42,0 in length (16.54″). The snake is Cm. 7,4 high x 12,9 width (2.91″ x 5.08″); Gr. 197,0 (6.95 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.

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