Bracelet - Burkina Faso

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A distinctive bronze bracelet decorated with three chameleons.
The bracelet is wrapped in red cloth, perhaps to prevent slipping. Such red cloth is also a sign of wealth.
The chameleon is an intriguing animal and has two facets. The positive aspect (day) tells us that the chameleon is extremely cautious and straightforward.
He takes on the color of his surroundings; he therefore adapts to the circumstances.
But there is also the negative side (night); there, the chameleon does symbolize hypocrisy, slowness, stubbornness.

Because of this ambiguity, the chameleon is also regarded as a bearer of bad news. Women in the fields also have holy fear of these small reptiles. To make this little creature favorable as a protector, it is often worn as a bracelet, ring, or pendant with a chameleon, especially by children.
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shipped with track and trace

A distinctive bronze bracelet decorated with three chameleons.
The bracelet is wrapped in red cloth, perhaps to prevent slipping. Such red cloth is also a sign of wealth.
The chameleon is an intriguing animal and has two facets. The positive aspect (day) tells us that the chameleon is extremely cautious and straightforward.
He takes on the color of his surroundings; he therefore adapts to the circumstances.
But there is also the negative side (night); there, the chameleon does symbolize hypocrisy, slowness, stubbornness.

Because of this ambiguity, the chameleon is also regarded as a bearer of bad news. Women in the fields also have holy fear of these small reptiles. To make this little creature favorable as a protector, it is often worn as a bracelet, ring, or pendant with a chameleon, especially by children.
Look at the photos for more details.
shipped with track and trace

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Metal
Bronze / textile
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
100 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
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706
Objects sold
100%
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