Royal Trio
Gan · Burkina Faso
Reference: BRN-151
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- Height
- 7.70 cm
- Material
- AFRICAN BRONCE
Former piece found in an excavation several tens of years ago. Represents the monarch or head of the Gan They both wear a different hairstyle. The…
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Full original description
Former piece found in an excavation several tens of years ago. Represents the monarch or head of the Gan They both wear a different hairstyle. The monarch's necklace and the disc they carry on the belt are symbols of the realization. The monarch's belt is double, his handcuffs around the disc with his hands. Highlight the marked features of the face. Gan are known for their experience in the art of molten wax.
Further technical information
- Width
- 10.50 cm
- Depth
- 6 cm
- Attributed period
- Beginning of the Century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Burkina Faso. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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