Finely cast bronze pendent with spiral and snake head designs. Encrusted excavated verdigris surface patina...such pieces were buried and dug up and worn again during ceremonies and rituals, it is thought this process impowered the piece.
' The Gan buried their ritual bronzes that were exhumed when required for ceremonial use' Refer page 149 'West African Bronze Masterworks'
Estimated Period: 19th Century or Before
Ex Private Collection France
Diameter: 10 cm
On Custom Made Stand : H - 13 cm
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