African Textiles and Artifacts-Dr. Gould

Protective Amulet to Ward off Serpents, Bronze/Brass, Burkina Faso, West Africa,

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Start price: $30

Estimated price: $75 - $150

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Description

Protective amulet to ward off serpents, bronze/brass, cast using the lost wax method, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely first half of the 20th century. Approximate size, 5"H x 1.75"W.

PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York
Condition: Fair condition, good patina consistent with age.