Consulter la cote et le prix de 20Th C. Burkina Faso Brass Pendant

Description : West Africa, Burkina Faso or Mali, Lobi or Tusyan (Tusya) peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A large cast-brass pendant or pectoral featuring raised geometric motifs and a pronged top. The peripheries are decorated with a raised linear pattern border. In the center is a raised X, semi-circular shapes, and double spirals. The prongs at the top represent the horns of a bush cow, a popular motif that was also used in masks to represent the supernatural spirit of the animal. Like the masks, this pendant imbues a spiritual protection upon the wearer. The bush cow also known as the forest buffalo (Suncerus caffer nanus), symbolize healing, agricultural fertility, and rites of passage. Size: 3.5 L x 2.25 W (8.9 cm x 5.7 cm), 6 H (15.2 cm) on included custom stand. For a similar example, please see the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art website, object number: 75-3-448. Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169236
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