Figural pendant, Early Voltaic
Burkina Faso
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Provenance
Wilfried Glar, Eschweiler, GermanySize
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., 2017Publications
AHDRC: 0203384