Protective snake leg amulet. Gan people, Burkina... Lot 5
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Protective snake leg amulet. Gan people, Burkina Faso. Bronze. 1st quarter of the 20th century. L 20 cm
This piece, which belonged to a person of high lineage, was intended to be worn on the lower thigh to ward off disease and other dangers such as snake bites.
Provenance: collection of Dr. Smitz, Belgium.
A certificate from Mr Humblet accompanies this work.
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