Description: Ref: b-449length: 6 cmProduct Description Gan pendant from Burkina Faso. Authentic piece over 50 years old. Exquisite examples of an art of casting dedicated to depicting “powers” of royal origin, the ancient Gan bronzes were associated with cults paid to the spirits of deceased members of the princely family, recognized by custom as spiritual protectors of the kingdom. Each of them had a motto recalling an important event in their existence and a symbolic representation which, reproduced on different types of ritual supports, gave each object the “sacred identity” necessary for its function. The repertoire of metal objects from this “plastic lexicon” which directed the creative process of society by determining the uniqueness of its religious supports brings together both unequivocal representations, often animalistic, emblems of ancient entities, as well as complex figurations. , made up of different significant elements, the association of which is supposed to reflect the composite nature of the cults which, over the ages, have been integrated into the hierarchical religious system of this small Burkinabé kingdom.Part delivered with an invoice and a certificate of authenticity.African art, African maskafrican art african tribal arte africana afrikanische kunstExquisite examples of an art of casting dedicated to depicting “powers” of royal origin, the ancient Gan bronzes were associated with cults paid to the spirits of deceased members of the princely family, recognized by custom as spiritual protectors of the kingdom. Each of them had a motto recalling an important event in their existence and a symbolic representation which, reproduced on different types of ritual supports, gave each object the “sacred identity” necessary for its function. The repertoire of metal objects from this “plastic lexicon” which directed the creative process of society by determining the uniqueness of its religious supports brings together both unequivocal representations, often animalistic, emblems of ancient entities, as well as complex figurations. , made up of
Price: 83.18 USD
Location: Bastia
End Time: 2025-01-08T08:25:41.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origine: Africa
Material: Bronze
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Type: Figure, Statue
Brand: Unbranded
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