Old weight for weighing gold powder, it represents a scorpion, a theme often illustrated by figurines. Representation of the God Nyamé, it is also the symbol of death according to the proverb "The sco[...]
Antique gold powder weighing weight featuring a two-headed crocodile. Beautifully decorated on the body of the crocodile, expertly sculpted. "The crocodile is a very important theme in representations[...]
Benin Bronze Leopard Statue Very beautiful piece from the early 20th century Very beautiful patina and carvings Some wear and small losses (lost wax casting) Free and insured shipping in mainland Fran[...]
AFRICAN ARTS-EARLY ARTS-TRIBAL ART SCULPTURE AKAN CULTURE ASHANTI-BAOULÉ PEOPLES EARLY 20TH CENTURY BRONZE BUFFALO HEAD TOGO/GHANA/IVORY COAST Lost wax bronze pendant/sculpture, depicting a buffalo he[...]
The crocodile is a sacred animal. It is supposed to house the souls of ancestors. It is also associated with the water cycle: Indeed it reappears from its lair after having spent long months in hibern[...]
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