Gan Bronze Amulet – Snake + Leather Necklace – Burkina Faso

20th century. The snake amulet is cm. 10,2 high (4.02″); Gr. 69,4 (2.45 oz.). The leather necklace is cm. 47 in lenght (18.50″).

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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