Zemanek-Münster

Figural amulet

Côte d'Ivoire, Kulango
sold EUR 900
Size
H: 4 cm
H: 1.6 inch

Description

brass, the body follows a zigzag line, with the arms arched back to form gaps that allow the figures to be hang on a string worn around the neck, patina of usage;
such small figures, depicting one or more characters, are called „anyedos“. They are pendants with protective function and it is prooved that they were used to weigh gold dust as well.


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