Gan Bronze Amulet – Snake – Burkina Faso
20th century. Cm. 7,5 high x cm. 7,3 width (2.95″ x 2.87″); Gr. 48,2 (1.70 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;
– “Les Gan du Burkina Faso”, by Daniela Bognolo.
The Barbier Mueller Museum in Geneve has a fine collection of Gan bronze
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Weight | 150 g |
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