A remarkable example of Gan bronze craftsmanship from Burkina Faso, this amulet showcases the refined lost-wax casting method with dual serpents whose intertwined tails feature elaborate concentric rope detailing. Within Gan tradition, the serpent functions as a powerful protective emblem, warding off adversity and spiritual malevolence while commanding deep cultural reverence. Approximately 3" by 2.25" by 0.50" in .Created through the ancient lost-wax process—where the original beeswax model is consumed during casting—each piece remains utterly singular and unreproducible.
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4.7