a ring that comes from Burkina Faso - a vintage ring that comes from Burkina Faso - Burkina Faso - Mali (No reserve price)

Material and technique: It is cast in bronze (copper alloy) using the ancestral lost-wax method. This technique typical of West Africa makes each piece unique.
Form: The object consists of a simple ring topped by an imposing sculpted protrusion.
Zoömorphic iconography: The upper part represents a stylized animal with a curved body. Its geometric details and incisions strongly recall the silhouette of a crocodile (or caiman) or a chameleon, figures recurring in the art of the Gan, Lobi or Bobo ethnic groups.
Cultural and symbolic role
In the cultures of Burkina Faso, these bulky rings go beyond mere jewelry:
Spiritual protection: They often serve as amulets of protection or talismans to ward off misfortune and win the favor of nature spirits.
Social status: Worn by chiefs, diviners or notables, they attest to the authority and rank of their owner within the community.