Forty-nine Headed Torfan Pendant - Gan Culture, Burkina Faso - 19th Century Or Earlier
FORTY-NINE HEAD Torfan PENDANT Gan culture, Burkina Faso
19th century or earlier
Copper alloy
H. 22, diameter 19.5 cm
Thirty-nine snake heads animate the radiating edges of the circular pendant, centred on a conical protuberance, itself animated by ten snake heads.
There is a large suspension ring at the top of the piece.
No. 606 in the exhibition ‘BRONZES, MINIATURES MONUMENTALES’, part two
19th century or earlier
Copper alloy
H. 22, diameter 19.5 cm
Thirty-nine snake heads animate the radiating edges of the circular pendant, centred on a conical protuberance, itself animated by ten snake heads.
There is a large suspension ring at the top of the piece.
No. 606 in the exhibition ‘BRONZES, MINIATURES MONUMENTALES’, part two
740 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1392200
Availability: In stock
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