An ancient anthropomorphic pendant amulet, the left hand covering the face.

For comparable amulets with the hand over the face, see among others: Bronzes et autres alliages, Éd. Blandin, 1988, p. 96.

Lobi, Burkina Faso

Bronze, brass or other copper alloy, very nice patina.

H. 7 cm



Provenance :

Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
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Lot no. 78

An ancient anthropomorphic pendant amulet, the left hand covering the face. For comparable amulets with the hand over the face, see among others: Bronzes et autres alliages, Éd. Blandin, 1988, p. 96. Lobi, Burkina Faso Bronze, brass or other copper alloy, very nice patina. H. 7 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.

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An ancient anthropomorphic pendant amulet, the left hand covering the face. For comparable amulets with the hand over the face, see among others: Bronzes et autres alliages, Éd. Blandin, 1988, p. 96. Lobi, Burkina Faso Bronze, brass or other copper alloy, very nice patina. H. 7 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
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