Chameleon talisman pendant. - LORHON/GAN/LOBI - Burkina Faso (No Reserve Price)

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Pendentif talisman caméléons, a bronze pendant from Burkina Faso of Lorhon/Gan/Lobi origin, provenance Collection privée, dating to the mid-20th century, in good condition.

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The Lorhon are the blacksmiths who make most of the bronze objects for the surrounding peoples.
The chameleon is a sacred animal among the Gan, as it is for their neighbors, the Lobi and Birifor.
In their mythology, it is one of the first animals to appear during creation.
This pendant is a protective talisman worn by adult, initiated men.
It depicts two chameleon-like figures with a central head.

Let's note the magnificent work of the blacksmiths who cast this piece in bronze using the lost-wax technique.

Brown patina of use.

Height 7 cm x width 6 cm x depth 0.9 cm at the attachment ring level. Weight 38 g.

Shipped via a recommended Colissimo.


The Lorhon are the blacksmiths who make most of the bronze objects for the surrounding peoples.
The chameleon is a sacred animal among the Gan, as it is for their neighbors, the Lobi and Birifor.
In their mythology, it is one of the first animals to appear during creation.
This pendant is a protective talisman worn by adult, initiated men.
It depicts two chameleon-like figures with a central head.

Let's note the magnificent work of the blacksmiths who cast this piece in bronze using the lost-wax technique.

Brown patina of use.

Height 7 cm x width 6 cm x depth 0.9 cm at the attachment ring level. Weight 38 g.

Shipped via a recommended Colissimo.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
LORHON/GAN/LOBI
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Chameleon talisman pendant.
Height
7 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
0.9 cm
Weight
38 g
Provenance
Private collection
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