Debira Pendant Figuring A Snake - Gan Culture, South-west Burkina Faso - 19th Century flag

Debira Pendant Figuring A Snake - Gan Culture, South-west Burkina Faso - 19th Century
Debira Pendant Figuring A Snake - Gan Culture, South-west Burkina Faso - 19th Century-photo-2

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Object description :

"Debira Pendant Figuring A Snake - Gan Culture, South-west Burkina Faso - 19th Century"
DEBIRA PENDANT depicting a SERPENT with a long sinuous body and a coiled tail. 
Gan culture, south-west Burkina Faso, 19th century  
Copper alloy 
Length: 8 cm; Length: 5.7 cm 
 
Debira pendants are the plastic expression of the Torfan. He is a spiritual entity who can manifest himself in many forms, such as a snake, tortoise, chameleon, panther or caiman. Its representations can vary, and fetishes can have from one to ten heads.  
As a protective figure, it keeps evil spirits away from people and livestock, and favours harvests and hunting. 

Ref. : 4152
Price: 220 €
credit
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Other

Reference: 1237563
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