Auction 104 After sale
Zemanek-Münster

Figural pendant, Early Voltaic

Burkina Faso
not available anymore
Provenance
Wilfried Glar, Eschweiler, Germany
Size
H: 5,6 cm
H: 2.2 inch

Description

copper alloy (bronze, brass), fragmentary

Figure of a pregnant woman. The body and physiognomy are particularly finely crafted. Great care was also taken with details such as the hairstyle and necklace.

According to W. Glar, this is a very early piece, because influences from the Inland Delta can still be seen. The structure, the aged patina, etc. also indicate an advanced age.


Comparing literature

Glar, Wilfried, Die materialisierte Kultur der Ethnien der Volta-Region, s. l., 2017

Publications

AHDRC: 0203384


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